In the glass
Aroma: overripe black cherry, raisined fig, herbs de Provence, coffee, dark chocolate
Palate: warm plum, molasses, dark spice, massive concentration, endless finish
Made only in exceptional years from the oldest Grenache vines at Pegau; an extreme, deeply concentrated Chateauneuf of extraordinary power and longevity.
What it pairs with
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Braised short rib with truffle
The wine's massive concentration and warmth demands equally rich food. -
Aged Manchego
Firm tannins and concentration handle the intensity of hard aged cheese.
How to serve Domaine du Pegau Cuvee da Capo
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. Braised short rib with truffle, Aged Manchego. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Da Capo (Italian for 'from the beginning') is Pegau's exceptional-vintage-only prestige cuvee from the oldest Grenache vines. ABV regularly exceeds 15.5 percent. Production is around 5,000 bottles per declared vintage and the wine is allocated to collectors.
- 2000 — First vintage of Cuvee da Capo produced at Domaine du Pegau
- 2003 — Second release; the 2003 heat vintage produces a legendary da Capo
Facts
- Producer
- Domaine du Pegau
- Grapes
- Grenache (100%)
- Classification
- Chateauneuf-du-Pape AOC
- Oak
- Old large foudres; extended elevage
- ABV
- 16.0%
- Price
- EUR 200-400 at retail
- Drinking window
- 10-30 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2000
Frequently asked about Domaine du Pegau Cuvee da Capo
What does Domaine du Pegau Cuvee da Capo taste like?
On the nose, overripe black cherry, raisined fig, herbs de Provence, coffee, dark chocolate. On the palate, warm plum, molasses, dark spice, massive concentration, endless finish. Structurally full-bodied, high tannins, low acidity with a very long finish. Made only in exceptional years from the oldest Grenache vines at Pegau; an extreme, deeply concentrated Chateauneuf of extraordinary power and longevity.
When should I drink Domaine du Pegau Cuvee da Capo?
Drink 10-30 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 Cuvee da Capo?
Braised short rib with truffle is the canonical pairing; Aged Manchego is the other strong match. The wine's massive concentration and warmth demands equally rich food.
What grapes are in Domaine du Pegau Cuvee da Capo?
The blend is Grenache (100%). The wine is classified as Chateauneuf-du-Pape AOC.