and malolactic fermentation in this vintage was done in oak (otherwise that second fermentation occurs in stainless steel)

almost crunchy acidity and the finely detailed mousse carry an expressive mix of poached apricot and cherry fruit

squat bottle

and both red and black fruits

2020 Châteauneuf du Pape Cuvée da Capo Domaine du Pegau and malolactic fermentation in thisDunnuck 93 96 points: The 2020 Chteauneuf Du Pape Cuve da Capo shows a more elegant, focused, reductive style and lacks the opulence and sexiness this cuve normally shows. Medium to full bodied, tannic, and backward on the palate, it has solid black fruits as well as peppery herbs, garrigue, and licorice aromas and flavors. It's clearly an outstanding wine, yet based on this showing, I don't see it coming close to past great vintages of this cuve.