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Structure

Bodyfull
Tanninhigh
Aciditylow
Sweetnessdry
Oaklarge or old casks

Drinking window

Best 10 to 30 years from vintage.

vintage10 yrs30 yrs32 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 above is our own.

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

With cheese

Bleu du Vercors-Sassenage Our pick Châteauneuf-du-Pape reds are warm, ripe southern wines with plenty of alcohol and fruit. That ripeness reads almost sweet against the salt and blue veins of a mild, creamy Vercors-Sassenage, and the cheese's fat rounds off the wine's tannin.

How to serve Domaine du Pegau Cuvee da Capo

Allow 95 minutes from open to pour.

  1. Open and decant. Open 90 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
  2. Serve at 16-18°C. Cellar temperature (16-18°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
  3. Glassware. Use a large Bordeaux-style glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
  4. 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.

  1. 2000First vintage of Cuvee da Capo produced at Domaine du Pegau
  2. 2003Second release; the 2003 heat vintage produces a legendary da Capo

Facts

Producer
Domaine du Pegau · visiting guide
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.

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