Domaine de Pegau   Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee Da Capo

2006 Chateauneuf-du-Pape Cuvee Da Capo

By Domaine de Pegau

2006 Chateauneuf-du-Pape Cuvee Da Capo from Domaine de Pegau, Rhone

Delving into the liquid chronicles of 2006 Chateauneuf-du-Pape Cuvee Da Capo from Domaine de Pegau is akin to a voyage through time and terroir. This seamless combination of Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre hails from the heart of the Rhone region and demonstrates a generous and characterful personality that is a hallmark of the 2006 vintage.

 

A showcase of the effectivenes of wine aging

The 2006 growing season trailed a challenging 2005, fostering an invaluable symbiosis between the vines and their environment, resulting in wines with an intriguing balance between fruit concentration and structural integrity. This vintage showcases how well Chateauneuf-du-Pape Cuvee Da Capo wines age, maturing gracefully while remaining impressively robust and complex.

The intricate nose offers up blackberry and sweet cherry overlaid with a hint of truffle and garrigue. The palate provides a splendid stage for polished tannins to dance upon, superbly complemented by pepper, tobacco, and leather notes.

 

Rhone’s hidden gem in your wine investment portfolio

For those with an eye on wine investment opportunities, it’s worth noting that 2006 Rhone produces consistently impressive performers. The region's reliance on traditional wine-making techniques adds further allure to investors who instinctively understand that ‘old-world’ charm rarely goes out of style.

A standout vintage such as the 2006 Chateauneuf-du-Pape Cuvee Da Capo nearly demands recognition in your cellar. It eloquently expresses its Ancien Régime origins while unfurling a complexity that confirms its viable longevity and its potential status as the gem in your wine investment crown.

Strong yet harmonious, with a parade of flavours supported by an orchestra of subtle influences, this Cuvee Da Capo exemplifies the symphony of the Rhone region. Its ability to stay true to traditional Rhone expresses why 2006 has established itself as one of the most captivating and rewarding vintages of the last two decades.

 

2006 Chateauneuf-du-Pape Cuvee Da Capo, an ode to terroir integrity

The 2006 vintage, particularly for the Chateauneuf-du-Pape Cuvee Da Capo from Domaine de Pegau, is rightfully proud of its Rhone heritage where the terroir's whispers become loud, clear verses in each bottle. Wine investors and aficionados alightly shoudn't deny themselves the luxury of savoring and investing in such a unique vintage that encapsulates the heart and soul of Rhone's lands within its folds.

Current market price

£570.00

12x75cl

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