Vieux Telegraphe 2020 Chateauneuf du Pape, La Crau
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Vieux Telegraphe 2020 Chateauneuf du Pape, La Crau
Another Outstanding vintage of Vieux Telegraphe
Quick Taste
- 97 Points!
- La Crau is Châteauneuf-du-Pape's grandest cru
- "wild-herb, savory and subtle balsamic notes"
About Vieux Telegraphe 2020 Chateauneuf du Pape, La Crau
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.
The Vineyards are sustainably farmed, and hand harvested. Two rigorous sortings of the grapes following the harvest and are aged in 50-60 hl foudres
Sourced from La Crau, the lieu-dit that is known for the galet roulés, or rounded stones, that cover the vineyard for as far as the eye can see. The grapes are partially de-stemmed and traditional fermentation between 25-35 days in stainless steel and wood cuves (all temperature-controlled). The Wine rests in cement tank for 10 months, and then ages for another 12 months in foudre and bottled unfiltered, after 22 months of aging
James Suckling gave this wine 97 points saying “Such a deep and meaty nose with a slew of wild-herb, savory and subtle balsamic notes. Then comes the expansive and very concentrated palate , which reveals so many spicy nuances as it rolls over the palate, the stunning fine tannins pushing the finish out even further. A grenache-based blend from 60-year-old vines. Tank Sample: 96-97”
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate gave this wine 95 points saying “Marked by ripe cherries and hints of complex garrigue notes on the nose, it's full-bodied but also really elegant, with fine-grained, silky tannins, ample concentration and a long, surprisingly crisp finish.”
The Vineyards are sustainably farmed, and hand harvested. Two rigorous sortings of the grapes following the harvest and are aged in 50-60 hl foudres
Sourced from La Crau, the lieu-dit that is known for the galet roulés, or rounded stones, that cover the vineyard for as far as the eye can see. The grapes are partially de-stemmed and traditional fermentation between 25-35 days in stainless steel and wood cuves (all temperature-controlled). The Wine rests in cement tank for 10 months, and then ages for another 12 months in foudre and bottled unfiltered, after 22 months of aging
James Suckling gave this wine 97 points saying “Such a deep and meaty nose with a slew of wild-herb, savory and subtle balsamic notes. Then comes the expansive and very concentrated palate , which reveals so many spicy nuances as it rolls over the palate, the stunning fine tannins pushing the finish out even further. A grenache-based blend from 60-year-old vines. Tank Sample: 96-97”
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate gave this wine 95 points saying “Marked by ripe cherries and hints of complex garrigue notes on the nose, it's full-bodied but also really elegant, with fine-grained, silky tannins, ample concentration and a long, surprisingly crisp finish.”
Wine Details
- Alcohol % 14.5%
- Bottle Size 750 ml
- Wine Type Red
- Country France
- Region Rhône
- Appellation Châteauneuf-du-Pape
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