The 2023 vintage was marked by a cold winter and above-average rainfall followed by a severe outbreak of downy mildew that damaged leaves

Drink after 2024

light poultry dishes

but I suspect will see its 50th birthday in still fine drinking form

I tend to prefer the 2015 whites

2023 Châteauneuf du Pape Blanc Domaine du Pegau Alle Weine The 2023 vintage was markedParker Joe Czerwinski 96 98: I was even more impressed by the 2020 Chteauneuf du Pape Cuve Rserve than the 2019. Boasting crazily complex floral scents, garrigue, raspberries and cherries, this is one incredibly perfumed example of Pegau. Medium to full bodied, silky, elegant and long, this is quintessential Pegau. James Suckling 94 95 points: Brimming with forest berries, this has excellent concentration and wonderful freshness for the warm vintage,