Domaine du Pegau
Chateauneuf-du-Pape Cuvee Laurence
Chateauneuf-du-Pape
2001
Vintage
Varietal
Grenache
Where it is, November 2026
Mature: past the peak window, but still inside the full drinking arc through 2026.
This bottle is beyond its peak but remains within its drinking window through 2026.
The ‘01 Chateauneuf-du-Pape Cuvee Laurence.
Domaine du Pegau Chateauneuf-du-Pape Cuvee Laurence 2001 is a Grenache from France.
Cellared Ageability Index (CAI) drinking timeline
Storage and bottle condition can shift the experience.
The peak window sits inside the broader full drinking arc.
Tasting note
Domaine du Pegau's 2001 Chateauneuf-du-Pape Cuvee Laurence should offer Grenache aromas of ripe raspberry, black cherry and warm herbs. Expect a broad, mature palate, soft tannins rounding the fruit and acidity adding enough lift to preserve balance. The projected peak ended in 2020, though the broader drinking span reaches 2026. If the bottle is sound, its finish may be gentle, with dried berry, spice and earthy notes.
The 2001 vintage
Domaine du Pegau's 2001 Chateauneuf-du-Pape Cuvee Laurence is a Grenache from France.
About Domaine du Pegau
Domaine du Pegau's Chateauneuf-du-Pape Cuvee Laurence is a Grenache from France.
Pairing suggestions
Cellared suggestions based on the wine and dish descriptions.
Bone-in ribeye with rosemary butter
The pairing is scaled to the wine's full body.
Braised short ribs with truffle polenta
The wine's fresh acidity keeps the pairing lively.
Aged Comté with quince paste
The pairing leaves room for the wine's firm tannins.
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Frequently Asked
What is Domaine du Pegau Chateauneuf-du-Pape Cuvee Laurence 2001?
Domaine du Pegau Chateauneuf-du-Pape Cuvee Laurence 2001 is a Grenache from France.
When should Domaine du Pegau Chateauneuf-du-Pape Cuvee Laurence 2001 be opened?
The canonical CAI full drinking arc is 2004-2026. Within that arc, the peak window is 2006-2020. The full arc is the broader period the wine may drink well; the peak window is when it is most likely to show its best balance. Storage, fill level, cork condition, and preference can shift the decision. Taste before adding more air or holding the rest.
What pairs with Domaine du Pegau Chateauneuf-du-Pape Cuvee Laurence 2001?
Pair this wine with Bone-in ribeye with rosemary butter; Braised short ribs with truffle polenta; or Aged Comté with quince paste.