Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Domaine la Vieux Telegraphe 2018
France, RhoneSingle Price:
£79.50
Mixed 6 Price:
£72.50
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Description
In a nutshell:
A polished, refined and classy example of Châteauneuf from the well known Vieux Télégraphe estate.
The lowdown:
Vieux Télégraphe is one of the most well known and reliable of Châteauneuf labels and in the hands of the skillful Brunier brothers and their family it's not hard to see why. Their vineyards are located on the prestigious stony Plateau de la Crau, and the grapes are hand-picked and aged in large French oak vats. The 2014 is a blend of 65% Grenache, 15% Syrah, 15% Mourvedre and a small proportion of other varieties from vines with an average age of 60 years. Not one of the hefty Châteauneufs, it's classy and refined but still packs plenty of richness up front. There's plenty of ripe forest fruits and sweet red cherries which are well held together with a good structure, well judged tannins and taut minerality followed up with a pleasing herbal edge at the finish.
When to drink:
As always it's very well balanced and elegant and would partner well with game, or pork dishes.
A polished, refined and classy example of Châteauneuf from the well known Vieux Télégraphe estate.
The lowdown:
Vieux Télégraphe is one of the most well known and reliable of Châteauneuf labels and in the hands of the skillful Brunier brothers and their family it's not hard to see why. Their vineyards are located on the prestigious stony Plateau de la Crau, and the grapes are hand-picked and aged in large French oak vats. The 2014 is a blend of 65% Grenache, 15% Syrah, 15% Mourvedre and a small proportion of other varieties from vines with an average age of 60 years. Not one of the hefty Châteauneufs, it's classy and refined but still packs plenty of richness up front. There's plenty of ripe forest fruits and sweet red cherries which are well held together with a good structure, well judged tannins and taut minerality followed up with a pleasing herbal edge at the finish.
When to drink:
As always it's very well balanced and elegant and would partner well with game, or pork dishes.
Details
Categories | Wine / Red Wine / Firm & Spicy Reds |
Country | France |
Region | Rhone |
Grape Variety | Grenache/Garnacha , Mourvedre/Monastrell , Syrah/Shiraz |
Vintage | 2018 |
Volume | 75cl |
ABV | 14.5% |
SKU | BR1V13RN |