2010 Chateauneuf-du-Pape Cuvee Da Capo
By Domaine de Pegau
2010 Chateauneuf-du-Pape Cuvee Da Capo from Domaine de Pegau, Rhone
In the ancient quarries of the Rhone Valley, where vines bask under azure skies and ancient soils, there lies Domaine de Pegau. Known for its adept manipulation of timeless wine sorcery, this esteemed producer birthed the captivatingly profound 2010 Chateauneuf-du-Pape Cuvee Da Capo. A compelling talking point for any high-tier wine investor, this particular vintage rings harmoniously with a unique composition that distinguishes itself amongst its family lineage.
Artistry captured in a bottle
Witness the impassioned artistry captured within each elixir drop as the aromatic bouquet greets you with notes of black cherry, licorice, and ground herbs layered atop an ebony core of dark fruits and spice. The Cuvee Da Capo is akin to the supremely sophisticated symphony; each tasting note adds an instrumental impact creating a piece that invites continued contemplation.
Discovering the song of 2010
The magic of 2010's climatic conditions transformed this wine into an intoxicating and complex vintage. That year will be remembered for its optimum precipitation and temperature oscillations producing grapes with an impeccable balance between acidity and sugar. This extraordinary environment demarcates it from its siblings and makes it a worthy addition to any serious wine investment sector.
The potent black fruit medley emblematic of top-tier Rhone wines shines here as if under a radiance of definitive 2010 sunlight. Within this dark fruit fortress, whispers of elegant spice, garrigue, and fragrant pencil lead drive the narrative further into unforgettable territories.
This magnified complexity laced with notes of truffles and clove, play an important role in defining 2010 Chateauneuf-du-Pape Cuvee Da Capo from Domaine de Pegau as a classic representation of terroir glory in a bottle. It's a remarkable testament to the dynamic synergy between climate condition and skilful winemaking.
Cuvee Da Capo - A vintage to remember, a story to own
In a confluence of luxurious palate, textbook growing season and winemaking prowess, the 2010 Chateauneuf-du-Pape Cuvee Da Capo embodies the Domaine de Pegau visionary philosophy. It summarizes itself as a fine wine investment that serves not just as a mere addition to a diverse portfolio but as a tangible narrative of time condensed into a potable form.
Delving into this marque piece is more than simply tasting, it's travelling through time, sipping through the sunlight-kissed veil of the 2010 growing season - its history, its meteorological stories, its soil tales. This vintage reflects as much about its origin as it does portend the exhilarating journey for all who embrace its enticing invitation towards wine connoisseurship and investment.
Current market price
£3,470.00
12x75cl
Highest score
100
POP score
173.5
Scores and tasting notes
Comprised of roughly 85% Grenache and the rest Syrah and other permitted varieties, aged all in foudre, the 2010 Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee da Capo is sheer perfection in a glass. Wine doesn’t get any better. Incredibly rich and concentrated, yet ethereal and even graceful, it boasts off-the-hook aromas of blackberry, licorice, spice-box, smoked meats and underbrush that continue to change and develop in the glass. Massive and decadent on the palate, yet again, with no weight and a seamless texture, this brilliant effort needs a handful of years in the cellar and will live to see its 30th birthday in fine form. Drink 2016-2040. This classic, benchmark estate for traditionally made wines is run by the talented, no-nonsense Laurence Feraud and her father Paul. While I struggle to think of a bad vintage here, 2010 certainly has to rank near the top of the heap and both the Cuvee Reservee and Cuvee da Capo are truly stunning, world-class efforts. 2011 is strong here as well, and should be consumed while you wait on the 2010s to come around. The 2012s are more in the style of the 2010s, with slightly more reserved aromatics, solid purity and beautifully fresh profiles. They too should be more accessible in their youth than the 2010s. A new development for this estate is the roughly 100+ new acres of Cotes du Rhone and Cotes du Rhone Villages that have been purchased just south of Chateauneuf-du-Pape, roughly 4 miles from the domaine. Formerly called Domaine de la Jouve, it lies just outside the town of Sorgues and borders the Rhone River on its western edge. Now called Chateau Pegau, the wines from here include a white Cotes du Rhone, the Cuvee Lone, a red Cotes du Rhone call Cuvee Maclure and a red Cotes du Rhone Villages called Cuvee Setier. Laurence’s negociant label is call Selection Laurence Feraud and consists of purchased grapes from throughout the Southern Rhone. They always show traditional characters and can represent solid values. Importers: Dan Kravitz, Hand Picked Selections, Warrenton, VA; tel. (540) 347-9400; Martine’s Wine, Novato, CA; tel. (415) 883-0400; and J & R Selections, Lansing, MI; tel. (517) 393-4441
Jeb Dunnuck - The Wine Advocate, 30 October 2013