2006 Chateauneuf-du-Pape Cuvee Laurence
By Domaine de Pegau
The Radiance Enshrined in 2006 Chateauneuf-du-Pape Cuvee Laurence by Domaine de Pegau
For connoisseurs of finesse, it gives me great pleasure to discuss the 2006 Chateauneuf-du-Pape Cuvee Laurence from Domaine de Pegau in the heart of the Rhone Valley. This acclaimed producer sits comfortably on a pinnacle in the pantheon of fine wine investments.
The Nose That Knows: A Profusion Of Profound Aromas
Remarkably seductive on the nose, the 2006 vintage weaves a complex tapestry of matured red fruits, undergrowth, regal spices, and a hint of cigar-box; a testament both to its Pertuisane heritage and the masterful ministrations of Dominee de Pegau. This refreshing burst of complex olfactory delights might just transport one to bountiful orchards sun-kissed by the generous Rhone climate.
Grown amidst vineyards caressed by the celebrated Mediterranean sun, nurtured meticulously with love and heritage, these wines are captivating monuments to their timeless terroir.
Savoring The Passage Of Time Vividly On The Palate
The palate does an elegant dance with utterly harmonious expressions of plum, black cherry, licorice woven together with notes of garrigue and crushed rock. This incredibly concentrated burst of flavors crescendos into a long and extravagantly spicy finish that lingers with a resonating echo - testament to an exceptional vintage.
The calibre of this 2006 production from my dear friends at Pegau continues to wow audiences worldwide with patterns that are anything but cyclical - an enchanting journey it takes us on indeed. It's in vintages like these that the unique dance of time and terroir most vividly comes to life.
Commemorating A Singularly Exceptional Vintage
Experiencing the 2006 Chateauneuf-du-Pape Cuvee Laurence from Domaine de Pegau is an invitation to revel in a master’s tailored tribute to the Rhone Valley, exclusive and unyielding in representation; ushering viewers into an intimate conversation on charm, maturity and unparalleled savoir-faire. It symbolises a poised investment opportunity for enthusiasts, particularly today, as it rises within significant wine portfolios.
This bewitching, long-aged essence isn’t just wine, but a piece of history - a joyful testament to an exceptional time and place; demonstrating the deft synergy of tradition and innovation.
Current market price
$1,890.00
12x75cl
Highest score
95
POP score
75.33
Scores and tasting notes
The late-released 2006 Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee Laurence, which tips the scales at 15.2% alcohol, is a big, gamy, earthy, complex effort that is far superior to the 2004 Cuvee Laurence. Deep and full-bodied with some amber at the edge of its color as this cuvee spends a much longer time in old barrels, it exhibits abundant amounts of garrigue, figs, cedar, licorice, black currants and black cherries. This fragrant, full-throttle wine should drink well for another 10-15 years. Readers should keep in mind that this is always a more evolved style because of its elevage. One of the bastions of traditionalism in Chateauneuf du Pape is Domaine de Pegau, long owned by the Feraud family, and now run by the charming, talented Laurence, who was exceptionally well-schooled by her father, Paul. This nearly 50-acre estate fashions some of the longest-lived, most interesting wines of the appellation. The success they have enjoyed with their estate wines has allowed the Ferauds to branch out with a small negociant operation that includes selections Laurence makes through her contacts in the southern Rhone as well as wines she co-producers with another Chateauneuf du Pape name well-known for high quality, Andre Brunel. Importers: Dan Kravitz, Hand Picked Selections, Warrenton, VA; tel. (540) 347-9400; Martine’s Wine, Novato, CA; tel. (415) 883-0400; and J & R Selections, Lansing, MI; tel. (517) 393-4441
Robert Parker Jr - The Wine Advocate, 30 October 2011