2006 Domaine du Vieux Télégraphe Châteauneuf-du-Pape La Crau
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One of the more youthful wines in the retrospective, the 2006 Chateauneuf du Pape La Crau from the Brunier brothers is a head-turner. Possessing the ever present seaweed/nori character that I almost always find in this cuvee, it has a beautiful core of currants, crushed rocks, tapenade and licorice-like aromas and flavors. Made from 65% Grenache, 15% each of Mourvèdre and Syrah, and the balance Cinsault—all from the famed La Crau lieu-dit—this is as traditional and classic Chateauneuf du Pape as you can get. It’s a gorgeous wine that has another 10-15 years of longevity.
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Jancis Robinson MW
Jancis Robinson MW
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Deep red. Raspberry, kirsch and cured meat aromas are complicated by garrigue and hot stones. Nicely focused red fruit flavors possess impressive sweetness and very good depth, finishing with excellent sweetness and length. Note that La Crau is always stated on the label and that this is the only cuvee labeled as Vieux Telegraphe.
Rich and sweet and liqueur-like. Masses of body and alcohol. Vigorous with lots of structure. (JR)