Domaine du Vieux Telegraphe • Chateauneuf-du-Pape, France
Domaine du Vieux Télégraphe’s Châteauneuf-du-Pape La Crau is the estate’s flagship red, sourced exclusively from the fam…Domaine du Vieux Télégraphe’s Châteauneuf-du-Pape La Crau is the estate’s flagship red, sourced exclusively from the famed, high-lying La Crau plateau, whose deep beds of galets roulés and poor soils imprint the wine with a distinctive ston…Learn More »
$132
/750ml
2021 Retail Average
94
/100
2021 Pro Rating
Graceful rather than massive, Domaine du Vieux Télégraphe Châteauneuf-du-Pape La Crau 2021 glides across the palate with red currant, raspberry and dark cherry layered over dried herbs, licorice, and a subtle ferrous, savory edge. The tannins are silky yet persistent, giving shape to a medium-bodied frame that feels precise and airy, with a long, scented finish of spice and mineral dust. This is a notably elegant, almost ethereal expression of La Crau in a challenging vintage, emphasizing finesse over power.
Roast leg of lamb with thyme and garlic; Duck breast with cherry and pepper jus; Wild mushroom and rosemary braise
Domaine du Vieux Télégraphe’s Châteauneuf-du-Pape La Crau is the estate’s flagship red, sourced exclusively from the famed, high-lying La Crau plateau, whose deep beds of galets roulés and poor soils imprint the wine with a distinctive stony, mineral character. Typically Grenache-led with Mourvèdre, Syrah and small amounts of other permitted varieties, it is known for its powerful yet classical structure, intense red and dark fruit, garrigue and savory notes, and a proven capacity to age gracefully for decades.