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Established in the heart of Châteauneuf-du-Pape for several generations, the Féraud family passionately perpetuates a winemaking tradition deeply rooted in its terroir. In 1987 , Laurence Féraud and her parents, Paul and Odette, founded their own independent family entity: Domaine du Pégau , now recognized among the most traditional estates of the appellation. From the age of fourteen, Paul Féraud became fully involved in the family farm, which at the time consisted of about twenty hectares, the production of which was mostly sold in bulk to large traders. In 1964 , driven by the desire to reveal the unique identity of his wines, he decided to produce and market his first vintage under his own name, at a rate of 2,000 bottles per year — a foundational step. After studying viticulture and oenology, followed by training in business and marketing in Paris, Laurence Féraud chose to return to Châteauneuf-du-Pape to join her parents in developing the estate. Visionary and determined, in 1987 she proposed the creation of an independent family estate on 5 hectares and registered the name " Pégau ". Over the years, the gradual acquisition of additional plots, particularly old vines, has enriched and structured the vineyard, strengthening its quality potential. Faithful to a traditional philosophy, the Domaine favors minimal intervention winemaking with whole bunches , long aging periods , and the use of large, old casks , guaranteeing the authentic expression of the terroir. In January 2012 , Domaine du Pegau enriched its wine estate by acquiring a 41-hectare property in one piece which would be named Château Pegau . Located along the banks of the Rhône in Sorgues, between Châteauneuf-du-Pape and Avignon, this large building is surrounded by a vineyard planted on exceptional terroir, scattered with rounded pebbles. A former coaching inn, the 1200 m² bastide stands in the heart of a vineyard producing Côtes-du-Rhône , Côtes du Rhône Villages , and Vin de France wines .