2021 Domaine du Vieux Telegraphe Chateauneuf-du-Pape La Crau Blanc [JS95]

Producer: Domaine du Vieux 
Region: Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Rhone, France 
Blend: 40% Clairette, 25% Grenache Blanc, 25% Roussane, 10% Bourboulenc 
Year: 2021 

James Suckling, 95 Points 

"Stunningly complex nose of dried flowers, beeswax and candied citrus peel. However, the interplay of richness and freshness on the palate tops it. Extremely long finish where the fine tannins build and build at the salty climax. A cuvee based on clairette with grenache blanc, roussanne and a little bourboulenc. Some of the vines date back more than a century, but the majority are about 40-50 years old. Drink or hold." 

Winemaker Notes: 

"A member of the classic school of white Châteauneuf-du-Pape: more floral than fruity aromas, and characterized by balance and freshness.  Only about five percent of the wine produced in Châteauneuf-du-Pape is white, making this bottling a rare and beloved treat for its unique point of view in a sea of reds. The Clairette-based 2021 vintage is among the freshest in memory and one of the most complex whites on our shelves. The silkiness and richness of a bit of flesh, the honeyed notes—it’s a dream for the senses." 

Alcohol: 14.2% 

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