Brunier CdP Telegraphe 2019 1.5L

One cannot think of Châteauneuf-du-Pape, the most celebrated cruof the southern Rhône, without thinking of Domaine du Vieux Télégraphe. The Brunier family is legendary in its own right, having been rooted to the enigmatic plateau known as La Crau for over one hundred years. The wines of Vieux Télégraphe evoke the concept of terroir in its purest form: they reflect their dramatic climate, the rough terrain that defines the soil, their full sun exposure at a higher altitude, the typicity of the varietals with an emphasis on Grenache, and of course, the influence of their caretakers, the Brunier family. For many, La Crau is Châteauneuf-du-Pape’s grandest cru.

Grapes sourced from La Crau, the lieu-dit that is known for the galet roulés, or rounded stones, that cover the vineyard as far as the eye can see. The grapes are partially de-stemmed. Traditional fermentation between 25-35 days in stainless steel cuve and wood cuves (all temperature-controlled). Wine rests in cement tank for 10 months, and then ages for another 12 months in foudres. Wine is bottled unfiltered, after 22 months of aging