Domaine du Pegau - Chateauneuf-du-Pape Blanc Cuvee A Tempo 2020 (750ml)

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Producer	Domaine du Pegau
Country	France
Region	Rhone Valley
Subregion	Chateauneuf-du-Pape
Varietal	Proprietary White
Vintage	2020
Sku	210000015491
Size	750ml

On another level, the 2020 Châteauneuf Du Pape Cuvée A Tempo Blanc checks in as one-third each of Clairette, Grenache Blanc, and Roussanne that will spend 18 months in concrete eggs and old barrels, with its malolactic fermentation blocked. It has gorgeous white peach, brioche, honeysuckle, and chalky mineral and earthy nuances on the nose. Concentrated and full-bodied, with bright acidity and a great finish, it’s a riveting Southern Rhône white that I suspect will have decades of longevity.

An equal-parts blend of Clairette, Grenache Blanc and Roussanne, matured 18 months in a mix of vessels, the 2020 Châteauneuf du Pape Blanc Cuvée A Tempo is tight and fresh, medium-bodied, clean and crispy, with hints of toast, white peaches and citrus. I'm still not 100% sold on the style, which to me tastes like a CdP that's trying to be a white Burgundy, but it looks as if it just might improve with age, unlike many of its peers.

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