Pegau, Chateauneuf Du Pape Reservee Vintage:2003 The 2018 Cos dEstournel Blanc

The 2018 Cos dEstournel Blanc is a large step up from the Pagodes de Cos Blanc

The natural ripeness of the year amps up the Chardonnay flavors

lemon posset and Mirabelle plum

this is already in its prime time drinking window

The palate is medium to full-bodied with gorgeous plush tannins and balancing freshness supporting the boldly spicy black fruit preserves

Pegau, Chateauneuf Du Pape Reservee Vintage:2003 The 2018 Cos dEstournel BlancOne of my favorite wines, the 2012 Chteauneuf du Pape Cuvee Rserve is a classic. Beautiful on the nose, with notions of ground pepper, wild herbs, minerality and smoked plum and dark fruit, it s medium to full bodied, nicely concentrated and has plenty of tannin that comes through on the finish. Similar in style to a lighter weight 2010, drink this beauty anytime over the coming 12 15 years.