{"product_id":"2023-domaine-du-vieux-telegraph-le-crau-chateauneuf-du-pape","title":"Domaine du Vieux Telegraph \"La Crau\", Châteauneuf-du-Pape, 2023","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConcentrated and Superbly Structured Wine From \"La Crau\", one of Châteauneuf-du-Pape's Grandest Cru\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"teaser-text\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ewa-rteLine\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ewa-rteLine\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ewa-rteLine\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"\u003cem\u003eIn spite of its extreme youth, this great Chateuneuf-du-Pape leaps out at you with its depth of wet-earth, ripe red-berry and dried-flower aromas. Rich and concentrated, but so suave and refined. Incredible length! Already delicous, but this has a great future ahead of it. Drink or hold.\u003c\/em\u003e\"\u003cbr\u003e-James Suckling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ewa-rteLine\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ewa-rteLine\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\"The 2023 Châteauneuf-du-Pape La Crau is going to turn heads for a long time to come. Pronounced violets, wild strawberries and melted licorice mingle with blackberry and garrigue on the complex aromatic profile. Alluring, concentrated and superbly structured through polished tannins, the full-bodied 2023 is such a gorgeous Châteauneuf-du-Pape La Crau.\"\u003cbr\u003e-\u003c\/em\u003eVinous - October 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlend of 65% Grenache, 15% Mourvèdre, 15% Syrah, 5% Cinsault, Clairette...\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e98 Points | James Suckling\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #f0f0f0; padding: 16px; border-radius: 8px; margin-bottom: 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCellaring:  \u003c\/strong\u003eDrink now to 2045\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #f0f0f0; padding: 16px; border-radius: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairing: \u003c\/strong\u003eIdeally suited for rich, slow-cooked meats such as braised lamb shanks, beef stew, or wild boar ragout. The Grenache-dominant blend also pairs superbly with grilled or roasted dark meats (duck, sirloin) that feature Provençal herbs (thyme, rosemary). Excellent cheese choices include Aged Comté or Gouda, or try the local pairing of a rich truffle dish to complement its earthy depth.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan\u003e| 🌡️ Serve at a temperature between \u003cstrong\u003e16 and 18ºC\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTORY BEHIND THE WINE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"teaser-text\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDomaine du Vieux Télégraphe stands as an essential reference point for \u003cstrong\u003eChâteauneuf-du-Pape\u003c\/strong\u003e, the most celebrated \u003ci\u003ecru\u003c\/i\u003e of the southern Rhône. 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The wines from Vieux Télégraphe perfectly embody the concept of pure terroir, reflecting their dramatic climate, the distinctive \u003ci\u003egalets roulés\u003c\/i\u003e (rounded stones) defining the soil, full sun exposure at altitude, the Grenache-dominant varietal blend, and the enduring influence of the Brunier family's stewardship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n.custom-html-container,\n.custom-html-container * {\n  background-color: transparent !important;\n  box-shadow: none !important;\n  margin-top: 0 !important; \/* Remove any inherited top margin *\/\n  \n}\n\n.custom-html-container {\n  margin-top: 0 !important; \/* Ensure container has no top space *\/\n  padding-top: 0 !important;\n}\n\n.custom-html-container .global-button {\n  background-color: #35174D !important;\n  color: #ffffff !important;\n  border: 2px solid #35174D !important;\n  display: inline-flex;\n  padding: 25px 40px;\n  font-family: Futura, sans-serif;\n  font-size: 14px;\n  font-weight: 400;\n  line-height: 110%;\n  text-decoration: none;\n  cursor: pointer;\n  transition: background-color 0.3s ease, color 0.3s ease;\n  margin-top: 0 !important; \/* Explicitly remove top margin *\/\n}\n  \n.custom-html-container .global-button:hover {\n  background-color: #ffffff !important;\n  color: #35174D !important;\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: center;\" class=\"custom-html-container\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"global-button\" href=\"\/collections\/chateauneuf-du-pape\"\u003eBrowse our Châteauneuf-du-Pape Collection\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Domaine du Vieux","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56186421379416,"sku":"114835","price":105.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0353\/6859\/9683\/files\/chateauneuf-du-pape-la-crau-2023-vieux-telegraphe-whelehans-wines-dublin-wineshop.jpg?v=1763471598","url":"https:\/\/whelehanswines.ie\/products\/2023-domaine-du-vieux-telegraph-le-crau-chateauneuf-du-pape","provider":"Whelehans Wines","version":"1.0","type":"link"}