winery

Domaine du Pegau

France

Philosophy

No destemming, whole-cluster fermentation with natural yeasts in concrete vats. Two years aging in old oak foudres (50 hectoliter capacity) with no fining or filtration. Cuvée Laurence receives extended aging of approximately 40 months total. The white wine parcels alone are farmed biodynamically.

Reputation

The Féraud family has cultivated vines in Châteauneuf-du-Pape since 1670, beginning as polyculture farmers of grapes, olives and cherries. Paul Féraud began estate bottling in 1964 from a 5-hectare parcel. In 1987, his daughter Laurence returned from her wine studies to formalize the family enterprise as Domaine du Pegau—named for an ancient terracotta wine jug discovered during 14th-century excavations of the Avignon papal palace.

AllocationChâteau Pegau is the secondary label for Côtes du Rhône and Vin de France (established 2012, 40 hectares near Sorgues). Domaine du Pegau proper comprises 21 hectares Châteauneuf-du-Pape (19.5 red, 1.5 white) across 11 parcels. White parcels farmed biodynamically; red parcels use conventional practices. No formal organic or biodynamic certification found for red vineyards. Founded year 1987 refers to formal establishment of the Domaine du Pegau label and the estate's modern era under Paul and Laurence jointly; Paul began bottling in 1964 under prior name. Children Maxim and Justine now manage newly acquired Domaine Porte Rouge (certified organic). Production estimate ~80,000 bottles annual for Domaine du Pegau proper. Sparse data on UK and Japan importers; Berry Bros. & Rudd and Kerry Wines confirmed via retail listings. Hand Picked Selections (USA) also verified as distributor. | Importer overflow captured (importer_other): 'Bourget Imports (USA - Minnesota)' | Importer overflow captured (importer_other): 'Hand Picked Selections (USA)'

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