2003 Domaine du Pégau Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cuvée da Capo
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Eric wrote:
Thursday, May 16, 2019 - Robert Parker retired today, so what better way to honor him than to drink one of his perfect wines?
This is a baby. Screaming, sappy Grenache, white pepper, pine, raspberry, and garrigue. The longer this is open the sharper it gets. It is so rich, incredibly spicy and peppery. The amount of tannin still on display is almost shocking. I have never encountered a more structured Grenache.
Is it absolutely perfect? For me, there is a bit of alcohol poking through that detracts just a little bit. Also, to be clear, this is not a wine I would to drink that often. Whereas in its youth it was hard to distinguish from the Cuvée Réservée, now it is an entirely different animal. Huge. Powerful. Freakish. One of the spiciest wines I have ever tasted. It is quite monumental. Quite eclectic. Incredibly assertive.
Can one imagine a more fitting wine for Robert Parker? Thank you Bob.
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Comment posted by Collector1855:
8/7/2019 10:32:00 PM - Nice one and indeed a perfect choice to celebrate Bob. I discovered Pegau da Capo myself due to his ratings back in 2000 and still like it a lot despite it being a borderline heavy at times. The aromatic complexity of the wine is always stunning.