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Châteauneuf du Pape Cuvée da Capo 2007 900cl

AOC | Châteauneuf du Pape | Rhône | France
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100 Robert Parker
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.
100 Robert Parker
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.
98 Vinous
Opaque ruby. Heady bouquet of raspberry, blueberry, potpourri and smoky minerals; there's a purity and power to the aromas that reminded me of a Gros Freres Richebourg. Deeply concentrated but eerily fresh, with deep, sweet red and blue fruit flavors accented by Asian spices, anise and candied lavender. Finishes with superb lift and clarity and a sweet blast of creme de cassis, with no rough edges.
19 Rene Gabriel
Dunkles Granat mit schier schwarzen Reflexen. Hoch reifes, süsses, volles Bouquet, Zwetschgenkompott, Brombeerengelee, Heidelbeerenkonfi, Pflaumenmark, feine Teerund Lakritzenoten. Eine volle Nasenladung ist das auf jeden Fall. Im Gaumen malzig, rund, schmeichelnd, reich ohne mastig zu sein, bleibt hier durchaus im schwarzbeerigen Bereich, hoch aromatisches, extrem langes, druckvolles, aromenreiches Finale. Ein moderner Wein, der in den bald 10 Jahren nach der Abfüllung perfekt gereift ist und mit sehr populärem Geschmack auf Stimmenfang ist. Hier würde ich auf nichts mehr warten. Mit CHF 350 Marktwert ganz gar nicht billig. Aber wenn an ihn im Gabriel-Glas hat, dann versteht man dieses Niveau – irgendwie!
19 Rene Gabriel
Dunkles Granat mit schier schwarzen Reflexen. Hoch reifes, süsses, volles Bouquet, Zwetschgenkompott, Brombeerengelee, Heidelbeerenkonfi, Pflaumenmark, feine Teerund Lakritzenoten. Eine volle Nasenladung ist das auf jeden Fall. Im Gaumen malzig, rund, schmeichelnd, reich ohne mastig zu sein, bleibt hier durchaus im schwarzbeerigen Bereich, hoch aromatisches, extrem langes, druckvolles, aromenreiches Finale. Ein moderner Wein, der in den bald 10 Jahren nach der Abfüllung perfekt gereift ist und mit sehr populärem Geschmack auf Stimmenfang ist. Hier würde ich auf nichts mehr warten. Mit CHF 350 Marktwert ganz gar nicht billig. Aber wenn an ihn im Gabriel-Glas hat, dann versteht man dieses Niveau – irgendwie!
96 Wine Spectator
This shows a remarkable marriage of density and grace, as layers of roasted fig, braised chestnut and dried blood orange stay supple and plush, embedded with rounded grip and alluring cocoa, graphite and incense notes. There's a long, espresso- and hoisin sauce-filled finish. Best from 2011 through 2030. 670 cases made. –JM
96 Wine Spectator
This shows a remarkable marriage of density and grace, as layers of roasted fig, braised chestnut and dried blood orange stay supple and plush, embedded with rounded grip and alluring cocoa, graphite and incense notes. There's a long, espresso- and hoisin sauce-filled finish. Best from 2011 through 2030. 670 cases made. –JM
Producer
Domaine du Pegau
The Féraud family has been cultivating vines, as well as olive and cherry trees since 1670. However, Domaine du Pégau was not established until 1987 by the visionary of the family, Laurence Féraud. Covering over 20-hectares of vineyards in Châteauneuf-du-Pape, the vines are split amongst three large plots. Domaine du Pégau produces traditional Châteauneuf-du-Papes, and arguably the most impressive and age-worthy wines in the appellation. Their top blend, a vastly concentrated Cuvée da Capo, has become one of the most sought after wines in the Rhône Valley. Produced only in the best years, the grapes exclusively come from the oldest vines and finest parcels of the estate, the resulting wine is classic and firmly structured. Up until now, only five vintages have been produced: 1998, 2000, 2003, 2007 and 2010, and all have received a perfect ranking of 100-points from Robert Parker. The Cuvée Réservée is in fact the regular bottling of their red, it is nonetheless a remarkable and riper style Châteauneuf-du-Pape, full of strong tannins in its youth.