Domaine du Vieux Telegraphe Chateauneuf du Pape La Crau Rouge 2019

Domaine du Vieux Telegraphe Chateauneuf du Pape La Crau Rouge 2019 This classic opens with a voluptuous aroma that gives and gives—it is striking because of its charm and floral notes. How many Châteauneufs can boast of those two traits? Grapes are hand-picked, with double sorting at the vine, then a third sorting in the winery. Gentle pressing and selective destemming, followed by 30-40 days’ traditional fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless-steel and wooden vats. Pneumatic pressing, then systematic malolactic fermentation. Critical Acclaim 97 James Suckling If anyone tells you that Châteauneuf is just a big red that’s never elegant, then they need to taste this masterpiece of elegance. So many spicy and savory nuances on the very concentrated but almost perfectly proportioned palate. This is both joyful and serious at the very long, focused finish. Decades of aging potential! Drink or hold. 96 Robert Parker's Wine Advocate The 2019 Chateauneuf du Pape La Crau is a hugely s