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2019 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Rouge, La Crau, Domaine du Vieux Télégraphe, Rhône

  • Red
  • Dry
  • Full Bodied
For laying down
Jeb Dunnuck
96-98/100
Product: 20191118076
2019 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Rouge, La Crau, Domaine du Vieux Télégraphe, Rhône

Description

The wine really does jump out of the glass on initial assessment; the fruit seems bright and uplifting whilst also managing to be ripe, almost confected. The palate is full of luscious strawberry and raspberry character and has real grip with pepper, capsicum and earthy mushroom notes giving a richness to the midpalate. The excellent concentration gives ensures good aging potential; I’d recommend giving five years in the cellar but should you wish, this has the legs to stay in the race for 20 years+.
Paul Keating, Private Account Manager
Colour Red
Sweetness Dry
Vintage 2019
Alcohol % 14.5
Maturity For laying down
Body Full Bodied
Producer Vieux Télégraphe

Critics reviews

Jeb Dunnuck 96-98/100
Looking at the flagship 2019 Châteauneuf Du Pape from this benchmark estate, it reveals a denser ruby/purple color as well as stunning notes of smoked red and black fruits, crushed rocks, peppery garrigue, and truffly earth. Hitting the palate with full-bodied richness, it stays tight and compact on the palate, with terrific mid-palate depth, a focused, structured mouthfeel, and one great finish. This is a brilliant Châteauneuf du Pape from the Brunier family that’s going to benefit from upwards of 5-7 years of bottle age and have 30+ years of overall longevity. jeb_dunnuck, jebdunnuck.com (October 2020)
Drink 2025 - 2050
Jeb Dunnuck, JebDunnuck.com (Oct 2020)

About this wine

Vieux Telegraphe

Vieux Télégraphe is one of the most renowned estates in the Southern Rhône. Blessed with the finest locations in the area on the famed La Crau plateau, there is an emphasis on terroir expression and natural winemaking. The Bruniers, who own the property, started their love affair with La Crau in 1898 and on which they now own 70ha. This plateau – a Grand Cru equivalent in Châteauneuf-du-Pape – is so reputed for several reasons. Firstly, its galets roules (pudding stones) that re-emit the heat of the sun, producing a warm microclimate ideal for even berry ripening. Beneath these lies a subsoil of clay, which counters excess heat by keeping the vines hydrated and cool. Finally, at 120m altitude, it sits higher than surrounding areas. This brings exposure to wind (notably the Mistral), which again keeps the vines cool and free from diseases (and occasionally frost).
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