Domaine du Pegau, located in Chateauneuf-du-Pape in the Southern Rhone Valley, is owned by the Feraud family, which has been farming and making wine in the Rhone Valley since the late 17th century. Like many of the best producers in the Rhone Valley, the estate’s history is entwined with the refined tastes of the Papal court in 14th century Avignon, a place where fine Rhone wines were in great demand. The word “pegau” is Provencal dialect for “wine jug,” and clay “pegaus” were used to deliver Rhone wines to the nearby Papal court. The father and daughter team, Paul and Laurence Feraud, who own the estate pride themselves on making traditional Chateauneuf-du-Papes that are considered among the region’s finest. The estate is comprised of 56 acres of vineyards planed to 75% Grenache, 15% Syrah, 10% Mourvedre. For white wines there are also plantings of Clairette, Bourboulenc and Roussane. About 80,000 bottles total are produced each year.