Pegau Two Ways

[J_D_o_v_e]

Hey – I believe the 1995 was great. I’m just surprised. I drank my last bottle 8 - 10 years ago and, at the time, I was concerned the fruit was losing the battle. Personally, I like them younger (generally) – but different strokes. I have a lot of 1998 to 2001s still left. At this stage, I might as well keep them another decade for the experimental value. A recent mag of 2000 Beaucastel showed poorly relative to where it was at a few years ago (when I loved it).

[David_Glasser]

My opinion is that there are a set of CdP that reliably age well, including Pegau, Beaucastel, Vieux Telegraphe, Bonneau, and Rayas. I’m sure are others but outside of my experience. Outside of that group my experience has been pretty mixed. I used to try aging some others that I liked young like Bosquets des Papes, Fortia, Guigal and others, but they haven’t reliably shown better than they did young and there have been some pretty poor results.

This has been my experience as well. Other than my (regrettable) lack of much experience with Rayas and Bonneau. The complexity of a Beaucastel, VT, or Pegau that starts to develop at 15-20 years is what I’m looking for in CdP. Most of the others don’t get there, and young Grenache doesn’t usually do it for me.

[Robert.A.Jr]

2000 Domaine du Pégau Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cuvée Réservée - France, Rhône, Southern Rhône, Châteauneuf-du-Pape (10/13/2018)
Served with some mild Indian food, this was drinking very well, with earthy, leathery tones, alongside dusty red fruit. The texture was silky, and the finish echoed the leathery side of the wine, along with the red fruit and herbs. It was very easy to drink, and I think I will open my remaining bottles sooner, rather than later. Might as well drink it while it’s in such a good place.

2004 Domaine du Pégau Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cuvée Réservée - France, Rhône, Southern Rhône, Châteauneuf-du-Pape (10/13/2018)
Served alongside the 2000, along with some mild Indian food, this was quite spectacular. Fruitier than the 2000, it was also richer in texture, but also mostly resolved, and so drinking very well. There was plenty in reserve, but as I said about the 2000, why not drink it now while it is so delicious.

Posted from CellarTracker

2000 Pegau is the sexiest Pegau I’ve ever tasted

It’s the proverbial Provencal spice rack, but to quibble, I actually prefer the 2001. Such solid wines then, have not tried a younger Pegau since the 2007 vintage. Been sniffing around again, however. Liked reading what Gerhardt said about the 2017 vintage.

Incidentally, sorta like Beaujolais and Kabinett, I tend to prefer my CDPs on the young side.

[David_Bu3ker]

The 2001 is fantastic. I just grabbed the 2000 first, and a buddy brought the 2004.

I am going to check on the 1999, 2001 and 2006 soon.

[Gerhard_P]

… I have a lot of 1998 to 2001s still left. At this stage, I might as well keep them another decade for the experimental value. A recent mag of 2000 Beaucastel showed poorly relative to where it was at a few years ago (when I loved it).

We´ll be doing a tasting CdP 1998-2001 in a few days, with all 4 vintages of Pegau (and Charvin, Marcoux, maybe Bois de Boursan/Versino) …
and a few other single vintages (incl. Beaucastel 2000).
We´ll see …

[Scott_G_r_u_n_e_r]

The 2001 is fantastic. I just grabbed the 2000 first, and a buddy brought the 2004.

I am going to check on the 1999, 2001 and 2006 soon.

Hmmm. Sounds like a Pegau 3-way is in the works

[Marc_Frontario]

The 2001 is fantastic. I just grabbed the 2000 first, and a buddy brought the 2004.

I am going to check on the 1999, 2001 and 2006 soon.

2001 is a beautiful complex classic style CDP

[Ramon_C]

Drinking the 2004 Pegau with a few others next month, after last having it at release. Hope it shows as well.