2018 Vieux Telegraphe, Chateauneuf-du-Pape, La Crau Rouge 1×37.5cl

Vinous 94

Shimmering ruby-red. Expansive red fruit preserve, lavender and allspice scents show excellent clarity and pick up a hint of incense with air. Gently chewy and energetic on the palate, offering alluringly sweet cherry, black raspberry and spicecake flavors that flesh out steadily on the back half. Shows impressive depth but comes off lively, finishing extremely long and spicy, with building tannins adding final grip. [Josh Raynolds, 14/10/2021]

Anticipated maturity: 2024-2035

Wine Advocate 95

The final blend of the 2018 Chateauneuf du Pape La Crau will include 60% to 65% Grenache, 15% each Mourvedre and Syrah, with the remainder Cinsault. Boasting complex scents of roses, black tea, raspberries and cherries on the nose, it follows that up with a full-bodied palate that’s silky and airy in texture yet flavorful and tremendously long on the finish. It fits perfectly with the Brunier’s stated goal of pursuing elegance. [Joe Czerwinski, 18/06/2019]

Anticipated maturity: 2020-2033

JancisRobinson.com 16.5++

Full bottle 1,320 g. 65% Grenache, 15% Syrah, 15% Mourvedre, 5% Cinsault. 30-40 days fermentation in temperature-controlled wooden vats. Pneumatic pressing, then malolactic conversion. Matured for 20-22 months in French oak foudres (60 hl). Bottled unfined and unfiltered. Natural cork closure. RS 0.4 g/l, free SO2 16 mg/l, total SO2 45 mg/l. Vegan.Big, bold and concentrated; but I d prefer the Montvac Vacqueyras or now. (JR)
 [01/10/2025]

Anticipated maturity: 2027-2040