Cuvée Laurence is made from the same blend as the Cuvée Réservée, but this Cuvée spends an additional 12 months more in French oak. This Cuvée is always a remarkable wine, and the 2011 is certainly no exception. This stunning wine is composed of predominantly Grenache along with some Syrah, Mourvèdre and a small amount of other varietals permitted in Chateauneuf du Pape. As this slowly begins to open in the glass it releases complex aromas of dark fruits, cherries and plums woven together with spices, pepper, smoke and licorice which all come together beautifully in the glass. On the palate this possesses a full body with tremendous depth and wonderful concentration. It continues to impress with a gorgeous long, layered finish. The 2011 Cuvée Laurence is already extremely appealing for its ripe, complex character, however I expect this to age gracefully over the next decade and continue to take on some beautiful characters is it evolves. (Best 2018-2034) - January, 2016 (JD)
Wine Specifications
- Report Date: January, 2016
- Producer: Domaine du Pégaü
- Vintage: 2013
- Release Price: $100
- Drinking Window: 2018-2034
- Country: France
- Region: Rhône Valley
- Appellation: Châteauneuf-du-Pape
- Importer: Hand Picked Selections
