Domaine du Vieux Telegraphe 2023 Chateauneuf-du-Pape "La Crau", Rhone Valley

The Brunier family is one of the elite producers of the greatest growing region in the south of France. “With 2023, we find ourselves in the presence of a vintage that “breathes,” one that is both classic and singular. There’s a gentle veil of minerality, and the nose is expansive, making way for notes that are more spiced than fruity. The tannins have softened, yielding a mouthfeel that’s both supple and bold. There is more to uncover in this wine. It is a Vieux Télégraphe that perfectly illustrates the unhurried richness of the La Crau terroir. It never gives us everything all at once, but instead reveals itself in small doses over time and with careful observation. It’s a vintage whose depth and structure suggest superior aging potential. This is a wine with a long life ahead of it.”--Clark Z. Terry, Kermit Lynch Imports