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Chateauneuf du Pape, 2006 Red Wine

Domaine Vieux Telegraphe "La Crau", Rhone

Bottle size: 75cl

ABV: 12%

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$128.14 USD

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    • Description

    The 2006 Vieux Télégraphe "La Crau" is a wine that will reward careful attention, both in serving and pairing, delivering a memorable experience with every sip.

    The 2006 Domaine du Vieux Télégraphe "La Crau" is a highly regarded wine from the Châteauneuf-du-Pape appellation in the Southern Rhône Valley, France. Domaine du Vieux Télégraphe is one of the most well-known producers in the region, and the "La Crau" vineyard is their flagship site, located on a stony plateau that gives the wine its distinctive character.

    Tasting Notes: The 2006 Vieux Télégraphe "La Crau" is a blend: Primarily Grenache, with smaller amounts of Syrah, Mourvèdre, and Cinsault. The Grenache often makes up over 65-70% of the blend, giving the wine its rich fruit profile. Nose: Aromas of ripe red fruits (such as cherries and raspberries), spices (like pepper, licorice), herbs (garrigue), and earthy notes like leather and tobacco. Palate: Full-bodied, with a powerful yet elegant structure. Expect flavors of ripe blackberries, blackcurrants, plums, and an underlying savory, almost smoky character. As it evolves, it also reveals hints of dried herbs and spices typical of the Southern Rhône. Finish: Long and complex, with firm but well-integrated tannins and a good balance of fruit and acidity.

    Aging Potential: While this wine is drinking beautifully now, with its deep complexity, it can continue to age for another decade or more.

    Serving Suggestions for 2006 Vieux Télégraphe "La Crau":
    Decant for 1–2 hours: This helps open up the wine, revealing more of its complex aromas and flavors. Since it’s a mature wine, be gentle when decanting to avoid disturbing sediment. Ideal Serving temperature: 16–18C: Like many fuller-bodied red wines, this slightly cooler serving temperature keeps the fruit flavors vibrant while balancing the alcohol.

    Food Pairing Suggestions:
    Lamb: Grilled or roasted lamb dishes with rosemary and garlic pair beautifully with the savory, herbal notes of the wine.
    Game: Venison, wild boar, or duck, as these richer meats complement the wine’s structure and depth.
    Provencal Dishes: Dishes with herbs like thyme, rosemary, and oregano, such as ratatouille or roast chicken with herbs de Provence.
    Cheese: Strong, aged cheeses like Roquefort, Gouda, or a firm Comté work wonderfully with the wine’s bold flavors.
    Stews and braised dishes: Coq au vin, beef stews, or lamb tagines with a hint of spice and herbs would match well with the wine’s earthy, herbal qualities.






    It was Henri Brunier who gave birth to this beautiful family story in 1891, in the village of Bédarrides, well known today for holding the south-eastern part of the Châteauneuf-du-Pape appellation. That year, he donated to his son Hippolyte, plots of land located on La Crau, a place considered at that time as uncultivable, so much so that the density of rolled pebbles made the soil ungrateful.
    The latter planted his first vines on this dominant plateau, where the wine-growing vocation dates back to the 14th century and where in 1821, Claude Chappe, inventor of the optical telegraph, installed one of his relay towers. Jules, son of Hippolyte, increased the heritage to 17 hectares and gave the fruit of his work the apt name of “Old Telegraph”.

    The vineyard, with an average age of 70 years, is located on the famous Crau plateau, a mecca for viticulture in Châteauneuf-du-Pape.
    This terroir gives our wines a very particular minerality, as if they had been filtered through the thick layer of rolled pebbles, left behind when the Alpine glaciers melted, well before the formation of the Rhône Valley.

    Condition

    good level and label

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