'05 Pegau showed up big time last night. Great interplay between the fat and the tannins, then a long, layered finish that makes you pause to enjoy a while before going back to your meal. That it's a good pairing with steak would be an understatement. Powerful, restrained, balanced and complex with ample fruit and structure to go for a long time. It could use some time to soften a bit, but there's no reason not to enjoy now with a healthy decant. This really hit the sweet spot for all of us last night, and once again, '05 CdP rocks the party.
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Drank two over the last couple months. Really nice, but needs time. The fruit, complexity and freshness are there, but it's also very high in alcohol and a little hot at times. On day two is when this really shined. Expect this to get better in the next few years. Should prove to be quite a value.
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3/10/2015 5:58:00 PM - Why are you no longer posting?! I've enjoyed reading your TNs - maybe a new fan will bring you out of writing retirement ;)
Cheers!
2005 Domaine du Pégau Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cuvée Réservée
6/9/2010 - carnyc wrote:
'05 Pegau showed up big time last night. Great interplay between the fat and the tannins, then a long, layered finish that makes you pause to enjoy a while before going back to your meal. That it's a good pairing with steak would be an understatement. Powerful, restrained, balanced and complex with ample fruit and structure to go for a long time. It could use some time to soften a bit, but there's no reason not to enjoy now with a healthy decant. This really hit the sweet spot for all of us last night, and once again, '05 CdP rocks the party.
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2004 Ferme de la Sansonnière (Mark Angeli) La Lune
6/3/2010 - carnyc wrote:
Unique and interesting. Balanced, good length, nice fruit and acidity, a little oxidized, great food pairing. An excellent Chenin.
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2007 Domaine Pierre Usseglio & Fils Châteauneuf-du-Pape
6/3/2010 - carnyc wrote:
Drank two over the last couple months. Really nice, but needs time. The fruit, complexity and freshness are there, but it's also very high in alcohol and a little hot at times. On day two is when this really shined. Expect this to get better in the next few years. Should prove to be quite a value.
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