CRITIC REVIEWS
Nicolas Greinacher
Two thousand twenty marks the eighth time that Laurence Feraud has chosen to vinify a Chateauneuf-du-Pape Cuvee Da Capo, which made its debut in the 1998 vintage. A vineyard selection from parcels in La Crau, Escondudes and Monpertuis, all harvested a little bit later than the grapes destined to go into the Cuvee Reservee, this year s blend is 70% Grenache, 7% Syrah, 3% Mourvedre and the rest split among other permitted varieties. Aged in foudre for two years and achieving 15.8% alcohol, it soars from the glass with expressive aromas of dried rose petals, slightly cooked red and black fruits, licorice, dried herbs, tobacco, cured meat and white pepper. Full-bodied, concentrated and built like a brick wall, it will reward bottle age.