Domaine du Pegau Cotes du Rhone de Mon Pere by Domaine du Pegau

Structure

Bodyfull

Tanninmedium

Aciditymedium

Sweetnessdry

Finishmedium

Oaknew oak

Drinking window

Best 1 to 5 years from vintage.

vintage1 yrs5 yrs8 yrs

Critic scores

No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating in the header is our own.

In the glass

Full-bodiedMedium tanninMedium acidityDryMedium finish

Aroma: plum, garrigue, warm spice, tobacco, herbs

Palate: dark cherry, pepper, soft-to-medium tannins, herb, earthy finish

A generous, warm CDR from Pegau; more concentrated and structured than most CDR, carrying the estate's southern warmth and herb character in an everyday format.

What it pairs with

Grilled merguez with couscous
Warm, spiced Grenache CDR is a natural match for North-African-inflected grilled meat.
Pizza with Italian sausage
Full-bodied CDR handles richer pizza toppings with ease.

How to serve Domaine du Pegau Cotes du Rhone de Mon Pere

Allow 95 minutes from open to pour.

Open and decant. Open 90 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
Serve at 16-18°C. Cellar temperature (16-18°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
Glassware. Use a large Bordeaux-style glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
Pair with. Grilled merguez with couscous, Pizza with Italian sausage. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

'De Mon Pere' ('from my father') is Pegau's CDR, produced in the same traditional old-foudre style as the Chateauneuf. It offers early access to the Pegau character at a CDR price.

2002: Cotes du Rhone de Mon Pere launched at Domaine du Pegau

Facts

Producer: Domaine du Pegau · visiting guide
Grapes: Grenache (75%), Syrah (15%), Mourvedre (10%)
Classification: Cotes du Rhone AOC
Oak: Old foudres; no new oak
ABV: 14.5%
Price: EUR 18-30 at retail
Drinking window: 1-5 from vintage
First vintage: 2002

Frequently asked about Domaine du Pegau Cotes du Rhone de Mon Pere

What does Domaine du Pegau Cotes du Rhone de Mon Pere taste like?

On the nose, plum, garrigue, warm spice, tobacco, herbs. On the palate, dark cherry, pepper, soft-to-medium tannins, herb, earthy finish. Structurally full-bodied, medium tannins, medium acidity with a medium finish. A generous, warm CDR from Pegau; more concentrated and structured than most CDR, carrying the estate's southern warmth and herb character in an everyday format.

When should I drink Domaine du Pegau Cotes du Rhone de Mon Pere?

Drink 1-5 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.

What food pairs with Domaine du Pegau Cotes du Rhone de Mon Pere?

Grilled merguez with couscous is the canonical pairing; Pizza with Italian sausage is the other strong match. Warm, spiced Grenache CDR is a natural match for North-African-inflected grilled meat.

What grapes are in Domaine du Pegau Cotes du Rhone de Mon Pere?

The blend is Grenache (75%), Syrah (15%), Mourvedre (10%). The wine is classified as Cotes du Rhone AOC.

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