Dom Pegau Blanc Resv Chateauneuf Du Pape

Soils: various clay’s mixed stones and red clay. Winemaking: the bunches of grapes are carefully hand-picked and there is a strict selection of grapes from the picking basket tractor and tank. A blend of four white grape varieties the pressed juiceis blended in a stainless steel vat. A selected yeast is added and the fermentation is temperature controlled at 16c . A minimum quantity of tartric acid and sulphites are added. The wine is then fermented for 8 days before being racked and aged in stainless steel for 4 months. There is no malo-lactic fermentation and the wine is filtered before being bottled. Tasting: colour: light and clear gold. Nose: peach citrus and white flowers like honeysuckle. With age apricot and pear aromas. Mouth: lively fresh acidity and minerality. Storage: drink the year following bottling or age for 3 to 10 years. Food pairings: salmon scallops lobster and various shellfish it also pairs well with sushi. – domaine du pegau