The 2020 Domaine du Pegau Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee da Capo is a proprietary blend from the Southern Rhone region of France. Produced by Domaine du Pegau, this red wine boasts a high alcohol content of 15.5% and is sealed with a traditional cork closure. The blend comprises 70% Grenache, 7% Syrah, 3% Mourvèdre, and a mix of other permitted varieties, presenting a robust and complex profile.

James Suckling rates the wine at a stellar 98 points, praising its "complex nose of dark cherries, damson plums, dried spices, dried thyme, leather, some bark and undergrowth." He describes it as "full-bodied with great volume" and notes its "structured and balanced" nature. Suckling emphasizes the wine’s "creamy core of berries and hints of dark chocolate," adding that it has a "brain-rattling finish that almost knocks you off your chair!" He suggests that the wine will be even better after 2026.

Similarly, Jeb Dunnuck also awards the wine 98 points, calling it a "bigger, richer wine" and a "behemoth of a 2020." He highlights its "powerful notes of ripe black cherries, darker currants, ground pepper, charcuterie, and flower incense." Dunnuck finds it "full-bodied, with a concentrated, opulent mouthfeel, ripe tannins, and a great finish," deeming it an "undeniably sexy, Provençal Da Capo that's impossible not to love."

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate gives the wine 97 points, describing it as a "massively concentrated effort." Joe Czerwinski notes that the "blackberries and blueberries are so vibrant and intense that the wine almost seems sweet," with "hints of mocha and garrigue for savory complexity." He praises its "full-bodied, rich and velvety texture" and "tremendous length and presence."

Vinous also rates the wine 97 points, emphasizing its expressive aromas of "dried rose petals, slightly cooked red and black fruits, licorice, dried herbs, tobacco, cured meat, and white pepper." Nicolas Greinacher points out its "full-bodied, concentrated" nature and likens it to being "built like a brick wall," suggesting it will benefit from bottle age.

Jeff Leve gives it another 98 points, describing the wine as "dark ruby in color" with a nose "packed with spice, dark red fruits, thyme, espresso, and spice." He highlights its "seamless layers of deep dark red fruits, pepper, and black cherries," recommending it be drunk from 2028-2050.

Wine Spectator, while slightly more reserved with a rating of 94 points, appreciates its "charming, old world character" and "super concentrated red" profile. K.B. notes that it "smolders with mocha, black fruit and charred earth," with "burly tannins" and a "dense finish, which stretches out, dark and smoky."

Overall, the 2020 Domaine du Pegau Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee da Capo is a highly acclaimed wine, with professional reviewers lauding its complexity, concentration, and aging potential.