2008 Domaine du Vieux Télégraphe Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc La Crau
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A brilliant ’08, the 2008 Domaine du Vieux Télégraphe Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc La Crau is fresh and crisp on the nose, delivering tropical slanted fruits, white flowers, vanilla bean, and subtle green almonds. Medium+ bodied on the palate, this has impressive richness, an edgy, energetic texture, solid balance and a very long finish. This will have at least 10 to 15 years of drinkability.
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As usual, the 2008 Vieux Telegraphe Chateauneuf du Pape blanc is one of the top white Chateauneuf du Papes of the appellation. A blend of 40% Clairette, 30% Grenache Blanc, 15% Roussanne, and 15% Bourboulenc, it reveals lots of minerality as well as notes of lemon custard, honeyed nectarines, quince, and white currants. Ripe, full-bodied, heady, super-fresh, layered, and long, this beauty can be enjoyed over the next 2-3 years. Importer: Kermit Lynch Wine Merchant, Berkeley, CA; tel. (510) 524-1524