2023 Chateau Pegau Cotes du Rhone Cuvee Maclura, Rhone, France (750ml)

WINEMAKER'S NOTES:

Born under an Osage orange tree, the Cuvée Maclura Côtes du Rhône calls for the greediness of the fruit revealing a blend of spices with delicate tannins. Designed with respect for the traditions of the south, this cuvée is like our grandmothers’ cuisine : generous and full of life.

60% Grenache, 25% Syrah, 10% Mourvèdre, 5% Cinsault

TASTING NOTES:

I loved the 2022 Côtes Du Rhône Cuvée Maclura, which would be one heck of a great house red. Spicy red and black fruits, peppery garrigue, leather, and herbes de Provence all give way to a medium-bodied, supple, nicely textured, savory, focused red that’s absolutely loaded with character.

- Jeb Dunnuck, 92 pts.