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2006 Domaine du Vieux Télégraphe "La Crau" Châteauneuf-du-Pape

SKU #1043363 94 points Wine Advocate

Outer quote mark 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. (JD) Inner quote mark (3/2016)

93 points Jeb Dunnuck

Outer quote mark A blend of 65% Grenache, 15% Syrah, 15% Mourvedre and 5% Cinsault that's aged in tank and foudres, the 2006 Domaine du Vieux Télégraphe Châteauneuf-du-Pape La Crau possesses a high toned, bright nose of wild raspberries, hot stones, licorice, roasted herbs and garrigue notes. Seemingly disjointed at first, this comes together nicely with air and is medium to full bodied with a rich, savory texture, impressive balance and long finish. Inner quote mark (1/2009)

93 points Wine Spectator

Outer quote mark A very grippy style, with lots of sweet tapenade, tobacco, hot stone and braised chestnut notes weaving through a core of dark currant and fig fruit. There's a nice twinge of lavender on the structured finish. For the cellar. (JM) Inner quote mark (11/2008)

92 points Vinous

Outer quote mark Vivid red. Impressively complex bouquet of raspberry, dried cherry, garrigue and flowers. Exotic apricot and floral honey notes come up with air and carry onto the palate, which shows sweet red fruit flavors, a smoky quality and a velvety texture. This very elegant wine is already putting on a seductive show. Finishes smooth, juicy and very long. (JR) Inner quote mark (2/2009)

Jancis Robinson

Outer quote mark Ripe fruit, redcurrants, blackberries, spicy to finish and a soft tannic feel. A gentle giant. 17/20 points (RH) Inner quote mark (9/2010)

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2006 Domaine du Vieux Télégraphe "La Crau" Châteauneuf-du-Pape

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Varietal:

Rhone Blends

Country:

France

- When it comes to wine, France stands alone. No other country can beat it in terms of quality and diversity. And while many of its Region, Bordeaux, Burgundy and Champagne most obviously, produce wine as rare, as sought-after and nearly as expensive as gold, there are just as many obscurities and values to be had from little known appellations throughout the country. To learn everything there is to know about French wine would take a lifetime. To understand and appreciate French wine, one only has to begin tasting them.

Sub-Region:

Rhone

- Legendary wine-producing region in southeast France. Stereotypically speaking, Rhone wines are high in alcohol, and the majority produced is red. The northern Rhone is best known for outstanding 100% Syrah wines from areas such as Cote Rotie and Hermitage, as well as for fabulous white wines from Condrieu (where Viognier is king). In the southern Rhone, look for spicy, full-bodied wines that are blends of Grenache, Syrah, and other varietals coming from appellations such as Chateauneuf du Pape, Gigondas, or Rasteau. Wines labeled as Cote du Rhone or Cotes du Rhone Village (a cut above generic Cotes du Rhone) are frequently found here in the US because they often represent some of the best values on the market.

Specific Appellation:

Chateauneuf du Pape

Alcohol Content (%):

14.5