Structure

Bodyfull
Tanninfirm
Aciditymedium
Sweetnessdry
Oaklarge or old casks

Drinking window

Best 8 to 25 years from vintage.
vintage8 yrs25 yrs27 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-bodiedFirm tanninMedium acidityDryVery Long finish

Aroma: liquorice, black fruit compote, cured meat, tobacco, anise

Palate: dark fig, prune, iron, dried herbs, velvety tannic grip

Between the Reservee and da Capo in style; rich, deep, and complex with southern warmth and Mourvedre backbone adding iron and herb notes.

What it pairs with

  • Grilled rib of beef
    Deep fruit and iron notes handle the char and fat of prime beef.
  • Truffle-studded lamb
    The wine's herb and truffle-adjacent earth notes pair beautifully.

How to serve Domaine du Pegau Cuvee Laurence

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. Grilled rib of beef, Truffle-studded lamb. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

Cuvee Laurence was created as an intermediate prestige cuvee at Pegau, named for Laurence Feraud. It sits between the Reservee and the rare da Capo in terms of concentration and extraction.

  1. 1998: First vintage of Cuvee Laurence at Domaine du Pegau

Facts

Producer
Domaine du Pegau · visiting guide
Grapes
Grenache (70%), Mourvedre (15%), Syrah (15%)
Classification
Chateauneuf-du-Pape AOC
Oak
Extended in old large foudres, longer than Reservee
ABV
15.5%
Price
EUR 100-180 at retail
Drinking window
8-25 from vintage
First vintage
1998

Frequently asked about Domaine du Pegau Cuvee Laurence

What does Domaine du Pegau Cuvee Laurence taste like?

On the nose, liquorice, black fruit compote, cured meat, tobacco, anise. On the palate, dark fig, prune, iron, dried herbs, velvety tannic grip. Structurally full-bodied, firm tannins, medium acidity with a very long finish. Between the Reservee and da Capo in style; rich, deep, and complex with southern warmth and Mourvedre backbone adding iron and herb notes.

When should I drink Domaine du Pegau Cuvee Laurence?

Drink 8-25 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 Laurence?

Grilled rib of beef is the canonical pairing; Truffle-studded lamb is the other strong match. Deep fruit and iron notes handle the char and fat of prime beef.

What grapes are in Domaine du Pegau Cuvee Laurence?

The blend is Grenache (70%), Mourvedre (15%), Syrah (15%). The wine is classified as Chateauneuf-du-Pape AOC.

Tags

cellar worthy dry firm tannin full body grenache medium acid mood bold mood contemplative mourvedre occasion cellar occasion special old vines old world pairs with game pairs with red meat pairs with truffles price fine still red syrah

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