Domaine du Pegau
Cuvée Laurence Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhone Blend
Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Southern Rhône, Rhône, France
Popped and poured but not something I would recommend. The 2017 Cuvée Réservée benefited from some time in the decanter and the Cuvée Laurence would enjoy the same. However, a decanter we had not; nor was the setting appropriate. And while I wouldn’t have described this as shy upon opening, it certainly went from strength to strength with exposure to air and by the last glass, this was sensational. Beautiful dark bramble fruit, salmiakki, black pepper, red flowers, bacon fat, garrigue, old wood, and exotic spices. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ tannin and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long lasting and ever so sexy. As a reminder, no “Cuvee da Capo” was made in 2017 so there’s no wonder why this is special. Drink now through 2042.
Popped and poured but not something I would recommend. The 2017 Cuvée Réservée benefited from some time in the decanter and the Cuvée Laurence would enjoy the same. However, a decanter we had not; nor was the setting appropriate. And while I wouldn’t have described this as shy upon opening, it certainly went from strength to strength with exposure to air and by the last glass, this was sensational. Beautiful dark bramble fruit, salmiakki, black pepper, red flowers, bacon fat, garrigue, old wood, and exotic spices. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ tannin and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long lasting and ever so sexy. As a reminder, no “Cuvee da Capo” was made in 2017 so there’s no wonder why this is special. Drink now through 2042.
Jan 25th, 2025
Quite soft and plush. Plum fruit, violets. Medium bodied and quite refined.
Quite soft and plush. Plum fruit, violets. Medium bodied and quite refined.
Jun 9th, 2021
Reticent on the nose after a short decant this led deep cassis and smokey, shroomey and gamey meat. Grenache-driven cherry. So pure. Would love to see this in 5-10 years.
Reticent on the nose after a short decant this led deep cassis and smokey, shroomey and gamey meat. Grenache-driven cherry. So pure. Would love to see this in 5-10 years.
Jul 17th, 2020
It's Pegau! What can I say? Garrigue, dried red fruit, complexity and love.....
It's Pegau! What can I say? Garrigue, dried red fruit, complexity and love.....
Dec 3rd, 2018Very Pegau in style. Lots of garrigue and dried plum. I would prefer to drink this a few years ago or let sit for another 5+ years to fully develop the complement of terschiary flavors and aromas. This will last... high acid for sure
Very Pegau in style. Lots of garrigue and dried plum. I would prefer to drink this a few years ago or let sit for another 5+ years to fully develop the complement of terschiary flavors and aromas. This will last... high acid for sure
Dec 3rd, 2018
Difficult to evaluate due to a disappointing amount of Brett. Blend of 85% Grenache, 9% Syrah, and 4% Mourvedre, Counoise and other varieties all whole cluster fermented. Named after Laurence Feraud who runs the property along with her father Paul. 14.5% ABV.
Difficult to evaluate due to a disappointing amount of Brett. Blend of 85% Grenache, 9% Syrah, and 4% Mourvedre, Counoise and other varieties all whole cluster fermented. Named after Laurence Feraud who runs the property along with her father Paul. 14.5% ABV.
Nov 2nd, 2018
Dark reddish tawny, almost opaque. Nose gives you a wake up. Notes of kirsch, black fruit, pencil lead, pepper and some plum. Rich in the mouth. The wine expands. Gives a little heat. Tart finish. Maybe it gets better with some more age but certainly creates a conversation today.
Dark reddish tawny, almost opaque. Nose gives you a wake up. Notes of kirsch, black fruit, pencil lead, pepper and some plum. Rich in the mouth. The wine expands. Gives a little heat. Tart finish. Maybe it gets better with some more age but certainly creates a conversation today.
Apr 2nd, 2018
Barn YARD - almost like a burg
Barn YARD - almost like a burg
1 person found it helpfulJan 17th, 2019Holy crap that's good. In a related note I think I missed my calling as a wine writer
Holy crap that's good. In a related note I think I missed my calling as a wine writer
1 person found it helpfulNov 9th, 2014
For Father's Day because my Dad likes his wine !
For Father's Day because my Dad likes his wine !
1 person found it helpfulJun 16th, 2014