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2020 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Rouge, La Crau, Domaine du Vieux Télégraphe, Rhône

  • Red
  • Dry
  • Full Bodied
Not ready
Joe Czerwinski
93-95/100
Matt Walls
96/100
Product: 20201118076
2020 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Rouge, La Crau, Domaine du Vieux Télégraphe, Rhône

Description

This is a blend of 65% Grenache, 15% Syrah, 15% Mourvèdre and 5% other varities. Grapes are taken from the famous galet-strewn La Crau plateau at the relative altitude of 120 metres. An aromatic red fruit nose is lifted by dried fruit and wild herbs, while a rich, succulent palate brings blackberries, cherries and a savoury twist of black olives. Concentrated, elegant, with ripe, plentiful tannins suggesting a long future.

Drink 2024 to 2040+

Georgina Haacke, Wine Buyer, Berry Bros. & Rudd (Mar 2022)

Colour Red
Sweetness Dry
Vintage 2020
Alcohol % 15
Maturity Not ready
Body Full Bodied
Producer Vieux Télégraphe

Critics reviews

Joe Czerwinski 93-95/100
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.Drink now to 2040Joe Czerwinski, Wine Advocate (March 2022)
Joe Czerwinski, RobertParker.com (Mar 2022)
Matt Walls 96/100
Full, generous and broad. Acids are bright and vibrant, and there's a fine but dense weft of tannins through the wine. Great energy and salinity this year, this is particularly fine and balanced, with plenty of concentration and a long finish. All from La Crau and fermented in tronconic wood barrels. Élevage in foudre. Oldest Grenache bunches aren't destemmed.Drink 2022 - 2038matt_walls, Decanter.com (Oct 2021)
Matt Walls, Decanter.com (Oct 2021)

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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