Château Pégau, Côtes du Rhône Blanc (Rhône Valley, France) 2022

 An appealing white wine that is sippable and straightforward, vibrant and well balanced, Château Pegau is pleasantly dry, with delicate summery fruit flavors (peaches, pears) tweaked by a lightly salty edge.  Located ten minutes north of Avignon, the estate produces both white and red wines.  Château Pegau (named for a 14th century wine jug typical of the region) is located on the banks of the Rhône Valley between Châteauneuf-du-Pape and Avignon.  The estate includes a traditional farmhouse.  The vineyard lies on clay and pebble soils.  Vinified in stainless steel vats, this Clairette-dominated blend spent 5 months in stainless steel tanks.  The blend as a whole consists of 40% Clairette, 30% Bourboulenc, 20% Grenache Blanc, and 10% Ugni Blanc.  Low in alcohol and balanced towards dry rather than sweet, this is a wine that will always taste delicious but may be particularly welcoming during the hot months of our upcoming hot summer.