| | One cannot think of Châteauneuf-du-Pape, the most celebrated cru of the southern Rhône, without thinking of Domaine du Vieux Télégraphe. The Brunier family is legendary in its own right, having been rooted to the enigmatic plateau known as La Crau for over one hundred years. The wines of Vieux Télégraphe evoke the concept of terroir in its purest form: they reflect their dramatic climate, the rough terrain that defines the soil, their full sun exposure at a higher altitude, the typicity of the varietals with an emphasis on Grenache, and of course, the influence of their caretakers, the Brunier family. For many, La Crau is Châteauneuf-du-Pape’s grandest cru.
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| 2015 Domaine du Vieux Telegraphe Chateauneuf du Rouge ‘La Crau’ $840 6-bottle-case ORIGINAL WOOD CASE
95 Points - James Suckling 95 Points - Wine Spectator 95 Points - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate "The flagship wine, the 2015 Chateauneuf du Pape, is a blend of 60% Grenache, 20% Mourvèdre, 15% Syrah and 5% other permitted varieties. It features delicate floral scents and ample cherry and licorice aromas. Somehow, it manages to be full-bodied and almost creamy in texture but without much weight, then it ends powerfully, with a flourish of rich Mexican chocolate on the long, silky finish. It should drink well for up to 20 years." |
| | Châteauneuf-du-Pape Rouge ‘La Crau’ :
• Grapes sourced from La Crau, the lieu-dit that is known for the galet roulés, or rounded stones, that cover the vineyard as far as the eye can see • Grapes are partially de-stemmed • Traditional fermentation between 25-35 days in stainless steel cuve and wood cuves (all temperature-controlled) • Wine rests in cement tank for 10 months, and then ages for another 12 months in foudres • Wine is bottled unfiltered, after 22 months of aging |
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