Yup. The legendary 03 Pegau Da Capo. 100+ Points from parker, $795.
So we stopped of at the Sojourn tasting room to meet Craig. When the Burgundy flag is flying, (that crest under the Sojourn sign), it means the Burgundy tasting is in effect. If you've got a Grand Cru Burgundy you're willing to pop, you're welcome to come on in.
We had: 93 Gros Frere et Souer Grands Echezeaux, 97 Drouhin Grands Echezeaux, a Magnum of 06 Mugnier Nuits St. Georges Clos de la Marchale, 03 Raphet Clos de la Roche, 97 Moillard Corton Clos du Roi, 96 De L'Arlot Nuits St. Georges Clos de Forest St. Georges, and of course, although a Rhone, the 03 Pegau da Capo. Wine of the night: 97 Drouhin Grands Ech.
As an added bonus we got to taste through the 07 Sojurn Pinots and two cabs the Howell and Spring Mountain. 07 is shaping up to be an extraordinary year for Cali pinot, with just about every 07 pinot I've tried from Santa Rita to Carneros being some of each producers best, with the possible exception of 04. The undeniable winner of the Sojourn Pinots was the 07 Sangiocomo, but the baseline 07 Sonoma Coast was rocking too. Hopefully Craig will make it down to LA soon to do a tasting at Noir.
2 comments:
Wow that Capo was only 300 when I had it. A buddy of mine "went to the back" and opened it. Not a good 10th bottle to have in a night. I remember its being a bit greasy.
I'm a big fan of Pegau, and it was a treat to pop the Da Capo. In all truth it was way too young. What I found most interesting was Parker's assertion that the Da Capo and Cuvee Reservee were almost indistinguishable. I found them entirely different.
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