TOP 100 2009 – WINE SPECTATOR – 30 DEC 2009

VIEUX TELEGRAPHE RED 2007 GOT THE 3RD RANK

When Châteauneuf-du-Pape became France’s frist AOC in 1936, Vieux Télégraphe had already been in operation for nearly 40 years. Today, brothers Daniel and Frédéric Brunier farm the domaine’s 173 acres located in the appellation’s famed La Crau sector. The wine is a blend of 65% Grenache, 15% of each Syrah and Mourvèdre and a dash of Cinsault, Clairette and others, all sourced from vines averaging 60 years of age. 17000cs made.

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