Grape varieties |
15% Syrah, 65% Grenache, 15% Mourvedre, 5% Clairette |
Origin |
The stony Plateau de la Crau, in the south-east of the appellation, where the villages of Bédarrides, Châteauneuf-du-Pape and Courthézon meet. AREA: 160.5 acres. |
Soil composition |
Molasse from the Miocene epoch (1-1.5m in depth) sitting on a thick layer of clay with high stone content, and covered by the pebble blanket of Alpine diluvium generally known as “galets roulés” |
Vinification |
Grapes are hand-picked, with double sorting at the vine, then a third sorting in the winery. Gentle pressing and selective destemming, followed by 25-40 days’ traditional fermentation in temperature–controlled stainless-steel and wooden vats. Pneumatic pressing, then systematic malolactic fermentation. |
Ageing |
20-22 months in French oak foudres (60hl). Bottled unfined and unfiltered, then released at 2 years |
On offer |
Price Vieux Telegraphe Chateauneuf du Pape Rouge La Crau 2019 CHF 87.78
inc VAT
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