In the glass

Full-bodiedHigh tanninLow acidityDryVery Long finish

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

  • 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.

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%, making it one of the most powerful wines in France. Production is tiny and the wine is highly sought after by collectors.

  1. 2000 — First vintage of Cuvee da Capo produced at Domaine du Pegau
  2. 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

Tags

cellar worthy cult wine dry full body grenache high tannin low acid mood bold mood contemplative occasion cellar occasion gift occasion special old vines old world pairs with aged cheese pairs with red meat price luxury still red
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