TN: Domaine du Pegau Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee Da Capo 2003

John_Liotta · July 30, 2009, 1:25am

Domaine du Pegau Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee Da Capo 2003:
Normally I would begin a note with something about a wine’s color or perhaps something about the aromatic profile. But I’m not sure it maters. What’s the point with this freak-du-pape? Ripe (over), sweet, massive, dense. Macerated cherries, red currants, melted licorice, sugar-coated plums . . . think sweet, glycerin goodness. If you like this manner of simple, monolithic deliciousness then I can’t see any reason why this wine will not be the bee’s knees for you. For me I am just glad to have tried it . . . once. 90 points

Otto_Dobre · July 30, 2009, 1:47am

John, that’s not a good review, and good for you to say what you taste. Just curious, how would you compare this to the Reservee.

TIA,
Otto

Daniel_Posner · July 30, 2009, 12:18pm

John

Also, how does it compare to 1998 or 2000 Da Capo?

I have not had the 2003 but the 2000 I tried recently was pretty amazing.

Ian_Dorin · July 30, 2009, 1:31pm

I had this shortly after the 100+ debacle, and find it to be along the lines of the monolithic mess that John mentions that it is.
The 1998 is only beginning to crack it’s shell. I feel that this should being heading somewhere, at least based on the fact that the 1998 is.

BTW, what’s up with dumb comment?

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John_Liotta · July 30, 2009, 2:54pm

Some of my comments on this wine have to do with the da Capo style, sure, but I would say most have to do with the vintage Dan. I think the '98 and '00 are better wines for me, thought still not “my” wines.

Daniel_Posner · July 30, 2009, 3:00pm

Thanks, buddy.

larry_schaffer · July 30, 2009, 3:04pm

Ian,

Not sure I understand your ‘dumb comment’ issue - just another opinion about the wine as far as I see it. Perhaps that last sentence did not need to be used, but just as with many wines on these boards, some seem to be ‘sacred’ and therefore whenever someone mentions ANYTHING less than stellar reviews, others will jump on board . . .

Makes for lively conversations as far as I’m concerned . . .

Just another opinion . . .

Cheers!

Ian_Dorin · July 30, 2009, 3:36pm

larry schaffer:

Ian Dorin:

I had this shortly after the 100+ debacle, and find it to be along the lines of the monolithic mess that John mentions that it is.
The 1998 is only beginning to crack it’s shell. I feel that this should being heading somewhere, at least based on the fact that the 1998 is.

BTW, what’s up with dumb comment?

http://dat.erobertparker.com/bboard/showpost.php?p=2707374&postcount=6" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Ian,

Not sure I understand your ‘dumb comment’ issue - just another opinion about the wine as far as I see it. Perhaps that last sentence did not need to be used, but just as with many wines on these boards, some seem to be ‘sacred’ and therefore whenever someone mentions ANYTHING less than stellar reviews, others will jump on board . . .

Makes for lively conversations as far as I’m concerned . . .

Just another opinion . . .

Cheers!

The last sentence. Seriously a wine gets that kind of score, and people are going to want to try it.

Michel_Abood · July 30, 2009, 4:05pm

Something like this does not sound like a 90 pointer, but that’s my interpretation. I am not a fan of most 2003 Chateauneufs, I’ve only had a few that were well-balanced and not complete messes.

John_Liotta · July 30, 2009, 6:00pm

Michel Abood:

John Liotta:

Domaine du Pegau Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee Da Capo 2003:
Normally I would begin a note with something about a wine’s color or perhaps something about the aromatic profile. But I’m not sure it maters. What’s the point with this freak-du-pape? Ripe (over), sweet, massive, dense. Macerated cherries, red currants, melted licorice, sugar-coated plums . . . think sweet, glycerin goodness. If you like this manner of simple, monolithic deliciousness then I can’t see any reason why this wine will not be the bee’s knees for you. For me I am just glad to have tried it . . . once. 90 points

Something like this does not sound like a 90 pointer, but that’s my interpretation. I am not a fan of most 2003 Chateauneufs, I’ve only had a few that were well-balanced and not complete messes.

It tastes good but its also hollow and incomplete.

Michel_Abood · July 30, 2009, 7:05pm

John Liotta:

Michel Abood:

John Liotta:

Domaine du Pegau Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee Da Capo 2003:
Normally I would begin a note with something about a wine’s color or perhaps something about the aromatic profile. But I’m not sure it maters. What’s the point with this freak-du-pape? Ripe (over), sweet, massive, dense. Macerated cherries, red currants, melted licorice, sugar-coated plums . . . think sweet, glycerin goodness. If you like this manner of simple, monolithic deliciousness then I can’t see any reason why this wine will not be the bee’s knees for you. For me I am just glad to have tried it . . . once. 90 points

Something like this does not sound like a 90 pointer, but that’s my interpretation. I am not a fan of most 2003 Chateauneufs, I’ve only had a few that were well-balanced and not complete messes.

It tastes good but its also hollow and incomplete.

So fun for a roll in the hay but not marriage material. Got it.