Domaine de Pegau   Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee Da Capo

2007 Chateauneuf-du-Pape Cuvee Da Capo

By Domaine de Pegau

2007 Chateauneuf-du-Pape Cuvee Da Capo from Domaine de Pegau, Rhone

The 2007 vintage is notable for many things, but it is the Chateauneuf-du-Pape Cuvee Da Capo from Domaine de Pegau that truly stands out as a testament to an exceptional year. This vintage, distinguished by an almost encyclopedic array of aromas and flavors, was borne from a year where weather patterns gracefully danced in favor of the harvest.

 

Complexity and Elegance; a valuable pair

Deeply rooted in the sandy soils of Rhone, the vines, nurtured by timely rains and generous sun, produced bountiful grapes enhancing the 2007 Chateauneuf-du-Pape Cuvee Da Capo with a medley of mature fruits, spices and smokey undercurrents. Such opulence interplays beautifully with its well-defined structure making it an attractive prospect in wine investment markets.

The appeal of this sumptuous specimen, layered with complexity and nuance, extends well beyond simple pleasure. The 2007 Chateauneuf-du-Pape Cuvee Da Capo signals its timelessness, offering potential for appreciable returns to those intrigued by the fine balance between patience and pleasure in the realm of wine investment.

 

Rhone imbues excellence to the 2007 Vintage

The exceptional climatic conditions in Rhone during 2007 have etched an unforgettable footnote in the annals of wine history. A perfect blend of heat and humidity made for near ideal growing conditions, heralding an ethereal expression of terroir through the 2007 Chateauneuf-du-Pape Cuvee Da Capo from Domaine de Pegau.

From the palate, the vibrant Grenache springs forth its rich fruitiness like an artist's brush stroke on a canvas, further amplified by the subtle nuances of spice and earthiness contributed by Syrah and Mourvedre. The wine’s powerful tannins hold these grandiose flavours in equilibrium, each sip a symphony to the virtues of a well-aged wine.

Impeccable balance, inherent complexity and an unwavering personality make this offering from Domaine de Pegau an enduring star in any investment portfolio. It is a glorious testament to Rhone’s incredible contribution to the world of fine wine lovingly nurtured by its passionate craftsmen.

Current market price

£4,100.00

12x75cl

Highest score

100

POP score

205

Scores and tasting notes

100

A deeper, richer version of the Cuvee Reservee, the 2007 Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee da Capo is one of the more youthful, concentrated wines of the vintage. Coming primarily from the la Crau lieu-dit and over 90% Grenache, aged in an old foudre, its deep ruby color is followed by a bonafide smorgasbord of Provencal aromas and flavors of garrigue, cured meats, incense, beef blood, black currants and pepper. While a full-bodied, incredibly concentrated, rich and unctuous wine, it carries its wealth of fruit and mid-palate density with incredible elegance and purity, with a seamless texture, no hard edges and a finish that won't quit. The 2007 is more elegant and seamless than both the 1998 and 2003, with an incredible sweetness of tannin. Nevertheless, it still needs another 2-4 years of bottle age and will blow your mind over the following 10-15 years.

Jeb Dunnuck - The Wine Advocate, 28 February 2017

Vintage performance