Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate
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.
Features
Type of wine
Reserve Red
Pairings
Red Meat, Game food
Style
Ripe and elegant
Occasions
Gift
Winery
Vieux Télégraphe
Size
75 cl.
Country
France
Region
Rhone Valley
Appellation
Châteauneuf du Pape
Alcohol
14.5%
Grapes
Garnacha, Syrah, Monastrell, Cinsault
Serving
Between 16ºC and 18ºC
Winemaking
Fermented in concrete vats for 30-40 days. Aged for 22 months in French oak foudres of 60 hectolitres. Bottled unfined and unfiltered. Subsequently, it remains in the bottle for 24 months before being released onto the market.













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