Domaine du Vieux Télégraphe, 'La Crau', Châteauneuf-du-Pape, France, 2023

Overview of the Wine
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.

Winemakers
Frédéric & Daniel Brunier 

Grape / Blend
65% Grenache, 15% Mourvèdre, 15% Syrah, 5% Cinsault, Clairette, etc.

Origin
Châteauneuf-du-Pape, France

Winemaker's Tasting Notes
A classic red Châteauneuf-du-Pape, very fine and elegant. The best vintages will age for 25 years and more.

98 Points - James Suckling
In spite of its extreme youth, this great Chateuneuf-du-Pape leaps out at you with its depth of wet-earth, ripe red-berry and dried-flower aromas. Rich and concentrated, but so suave and refined. Incredible length! Already delicous, but this has a great future ahead of it. Drink or hold.

Product size: 750ml