If you want to understand the wild, unapologetic soul of traditional Châteauneuf-du-Pape, you look straight to Domaine du Pegau. While many regional estates modernized by stripping away character in favor of polished, high-octane international styles, the father-daughter duo of Paul and Laurence Féraud dug their heels in. They remained fiercely dedicated to the old-school ways: using whole-cluster fermentations, native yeasts, and aging their wines in massive, ancient oak foudres. Today, Laurence runs the show with the same maverick spirit. Pegau's wines are benchmark collectibles not because they are flawless, but because they are beautifully alive, complex, and deeply reflective of the rugged Southern Rhône landscape.