Domaine du Pegau, Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Cuvée Da Capo 2007
Domaine du Pegau, Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Cuvée Da Capo 2007
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This 2007 vintage was only fourth time they had produced this 'Cuvée da Capo' wine, and it was their 4th 100 scoring one from multiple critics. Safe to say, Chateauneuf-du-Pape seldom produces a better wine than this. Domaine du Pegau have developed a reputation as the king of the area. CNDP prowess comes in full regalia here, draped in blackberry, raspberry compote, plum, dried blossom, and underlayers of liquorice, olive, black pepper, thyme, incense, and leather. The impact of this wine sustains, with incredible length and depth, able to stand up to many meals. A truly exceptional wine, well deserving of its 100 point score.
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Score 100
A deeper, richer version of the Cuvee Reservee, the 2007 Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee da Capo is one of the more youthful, concentrated wines of the vintage. Coming primarily from the la Crau lieu-dit and over 90% Grenache, aged in an old foudre, its deep ruby color is followed by a bonafide smorgasbord of Provencal aromas and flavors of garrigue, cured meats, incense, beef blood, black currants and pepper. While a full-bodied, incredibly concentrated, rich and unctuous wine, it carries its wealth of fruit and mid-palate density with incredible elegance and purity, with a seamless texture, no hard edges and a finish that won't quit. The 2007 is more elegant and seamless than both the 1998 and 2003, with an incredible sweetness of tannin. Nevertheless, it still needs another 2-4 years of bottle age and will blow your mind over the following 10-15 years.
