The 2020 Domaine du Pegau Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee Reservee is a proprietary blend from the Southern Rhone region of France. This red wine, produced by Domaine du Pegau, carries an alcohol content of 14.5% and is sealed with a cork closure. It has garnered significant attention from professional reviewers, highlighting its potential and complexity.

Decanter awarded this wine a score of 94, noting its "decidedly stemmy" character with "lots of white pepper and a slightly vegetal note." They observed that while the stems are not well-integrated yet, this is typical at this stage, suggesting that the wine will benefit from aging. The review also praised its "good purity and freshness of fruit" with "juicy raspberry and plum" and described it as "very fresh" with "good acidity" and "moderate alcohol."

James Suckling gave this vintage an impressive score of 96, describing it as "layered and well-balanced" with aromas of "wild berries, dried herbs, leather, roasted meat, and stones." He highlighted the wine’s "fine, firm tannins" and "complex and velvety" nature, noting the "lots of cherry character and dried herbs towards the finish." Suckling suggested that the wine will show even better after 2025.

Jeb Dunnuck also rated this wine at 94, mentioning its "ripe, round, opulent side" and classic Pegau notes of "gorgeous black cherries, Provençal garrigue, sandalwood, and ground pepper." Dunnuck commended its "layered, seamless mouthfeel," "plenty of ripe tannins," and "outstanding length," indicating it will keep for two decades.

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate was particularly enthusiastic, giving it a potential score of 98 and praising its "crazily complex floral scents, garrigue, raspberries, and cherries." The review described it as "silky, elegant, and long," calling it "quintessential Pegau."

Jeff Leve awarded a score of 95, describing the wine as "dark garnet in color" with aromas of "flowers, kirsch, herb de Provence, and cherries." He found it "vibrant, spicy, and fresh," with "loads of kirsch and plums on the palate" and suggested that time in the cellar will enhance its depth and complexity.

Vinous scored it 96, noting that it is "one of the strongest vintages for this wine in recent history," with "pungent aromas of crème de cassis, ripe raspberry and strawberry, cured meat, tobacco, licorice, iodine, and garrigue." They highlighted its full-bodied, vibrant, and multidimensional profile.

Wine Spectator, with a score of 92, described it as an "earthy, throwback style" with notes of "wet earth and forest floor" overlaying flavors of "red plum," and praised its "chewy fruit pierced with iodine, black pepper, and mineral elements," suitable for fans of old-school style wines.

Overall, the 2020 Domaine du Pegau Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee Reservee is celebrated for its complexity, depth, and potential for aging, receiving excellent reviews from multiple sources.