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Structure
Drinking window
Best 8 to 25 years from vintage.
vintage8 yrs25 yrs27 yrs
Critic scores
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In the glass
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.More wines for beef and red meat →
- Truffle-studded lamb The wine's herb and truffle-adjacent earth notes pair beautifully.More wines for truffles →
With cheese
How to serve Domaine du Pegau Cuvee Laurence
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 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.
- 1998First 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.
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