2020 Vieux Telegraphe - Chateauneuf du Pape La Crau (750ml) [PRE ARRIVAL]

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$99.00 - $99.00

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vieux télégraphe is the benchmark for châteauneuf from the stony, galet-covered la crau plateau, and 2020 is one of the great recent vintages here. ripe cherry and garrigue on the nose, with dried flowers and a stony, mineral edge. full-bodied but elegant, with silky tannins and a long, velvety finish. fermented partly whole cluster, aged in large foudre. drinks well now with a decant, and it’ll go 20+ years. lamb, duck, or anything off the grill.

97 Points

"This amazing Chateauneuf-du-Pape squares the circle of southern richness and spring-like freshness in spite of coming from a very warm and dry vintage. The stony minerality, saltiness and dried flower character wind together to form a dynamic whole, driving this gracefully across the palate. But I must also mention the savory and licorice richness that is so deftly wrapped around them. Very long and velvety finish. Drink or hold."

—James Suckling

95 Points

"Tasted as a tank sample of the final blend, the 2020 Chateauneuf du Pape La Crau is a blend of approximately 60% Grenache, 20% Mourvèdre, 15% Syrah and 5% other permitted varieties, with about 30% whole bunches used in the ferments. 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."

—Joe Czerwinski-Wine Advocate

Appellation: Chateauneuf du Pape

Vintage: 2020

Variety: Red Blend

Region: Rhone

Country: France

Bottle Size: 750ml

Producer: Vieux Telegraphe