2000 Chateauneuf-du-Pape Cuvee Da Capo
By Domaine de Pegau
A Cherished Vintage: The 2000 Chateauneuf-du-Pape Cuvee Da Capo from Domaine de Pegau
From the meandering hills of Rhone, the 2000 Chateauneuf-du-Pape Cuvee Da Capo from Domaine de Pegau stands as one in a lineage of celebrated vintages, looking back on over a century of viticultural prowess. The subtlety and intensity of flavors capture the immaculate promotional spirit of this particular vintage, embodying detailed attention to both vine nurturing and the art of vinification.
Elegance Reimagined through the Prism of Time
The year 2000 bore witness to an exceptional balance between climatic conditions, delivering a vintage evocative of poise and depth. The Grenache grape variety, joyously ripe in this cuvée, delicately intertwines with scintillating traces of Mourvèdre offset by tantalising Syrah undertones. A symphony of power and elegance, the 2000 Chateauneuf-du-Pape Cuvee Da Capo marks a memorable chapter in the tale of Domaine de Pegau's vinous explorations.
A sensory voyage of red fruit, exotic spices and wild truffle immediately peak your olfactory senses. Delving deeper into its rich velvety texture, hints of licorice allure reminisce about Mediterranean flora.
Intelligent Wine Investment
When considering wine investment standards, this vintage cruises along the graph with solid standing. Its staying power has proven unflinching over the past two decades, elevating it to be a subtle yet robust component in any carefully curated portfolio. Anchoring its significance, it celebrates not only monoculture grape varietal brilliance but also geographic aptitude, at once encapsulating the unique terroir of Rhone.
Crystallising into a tapestry of many elements, the 2000 Chateauneuf-du-Pape Cuvee Da Capo invites us to cherish the remarkable blend of perseverance, traditional wisdom and visionary ambition. Its immediate charm touches our palate with a compelling exuberance that culminates in an orchestrated crescendo of flavors, deserving of both an audience's attention and investment prowess.
In essence, this wine echoes the amplifier's role in an unforgettable melody. Its strength lies not in sheer loudness, but in its capacity to enhance and resonate every note, bringing forth the unique melody of its cherished vintage — the 2000 Chateauneuf-du-Pape Cuvee Da Capo from Domaine de Pegau.
Market price (GBP)
£4,730.00
12x75cl
Highest score
100
POP score
236.5
Scores and tasting notes
The 2000 Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee da Capo is a monument to old vine Grenache as well as traditionally made Chateauneuf du Pape. Boasting a natural alcohol of 16%, this wine, which was bottled in spring, 2003 because its fermentation was extremely slow, has virtually everything you could ever want in a profound Chateauneuf du Pape. The color is inky/ruby/purple to the rim. The extraordinary nose reveals aromas of kirsch liqueur, new saddle leather, animal fur, Provencal herbs, spice box, licorice, and a salty sea breeze character. On the palate, the wine is enormous, with an unctuosity, thickness, and purity that must be tasted to be believed. Over 95% of this offering is old vine Grenache, and the rest a field blend of ancient vines. Representing the essence of Chateauneuf du Pape, it possesses so much concentration that it is easy to pose the question ... “where’s the tannin?” Analytically, it has very high levels of tannin, but the tannin is barely noticeable given the wine’s exaggerated wealth of richness and power. This is a modern day legend in the making, and despite its precociousness and ease in smelling and consuming, it will not hit its prime for another decade. It should last for 25-30 years, and take its place among some of the greatest Chateauneuf du Papes ever made. Anticipated maturity: 2010-2030+ Importers: Dan Kravitz, Hand Picked Selections, Warrenton, VA; tel. (540) 347-9400; Martine’s Wine, Novato, CA; tel. (415) 883-0400; and J and R Selections, Mt. Pleasant, MI; tel. (734) 662-3753
Robert Parker Jr - The Wine Advocate, 26 February 2004