Ratings: Robert Parker 97/100, RVF 17/20, Bettane & Desseauve 14.5/20
“The wine reveals fruit with a sun-kissed ripeness, and for good reason: the terroir of La Crau comes fully to the fore here, with an imposing fruitiness on the palate and a striking minerality. It smells of currants, while retaining freshness on the attack, but with a hint of warmth on the finish.” (Le Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France 2013 - RVF)
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Eye
Deep, rich color
Nose
with notes of orange peel and stone fruits, exotic spices, and a very long finish
Palate
A beautiful, classic, and elegant Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Serve
decant at 17°C
Open
1 hour ago
Drink from
2012
Drink before
2032
Production
200,000 bottles
Food and wine pairings
A savourer sur une viande rouge, une daube de boeuf, un civet de lièvre...<br/>
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2016 guide): 4* Stars (Producers of the very highest quality, the pride of French viticulture)
About the estate:
This magnificent estate in Bédarrides is one of the appellation’s leading producers, boasting a vast, contiguous vineyard located entirely on the Crau plateau. The red is one of the most well-rounded in the appellation, crafted in a style expertly developed by the Brunier family, which prioritizes balance and drinkability over sheer power—despite the wine’s generous alcohol content. To achieve this, they work with a complex blend of grape varieties and do not necessarily seek out overripe grapes! The various wines formerly produced from the Roquette vineyard are now integrated into Vieux-Télégraphe, the excellent Clos-Roquette white, and the magnificent red under the name of the lieu-dit, Piedlong.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
About the estate:
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Rated estate (2016 guide) 2*Stars (These exceptional estates, often blessed with fabulous terroirs, are must-haves that, thanks to the consistency and excellence of their wines, belong in the cellars of discerning wine lovers)
About the estate:
Under the name Vignobles Brunier, we have brought together the estates of Vieux Télégraphe, La Roquète (renamed Accent de La Roquète starting with the 2011 vintage), and Les Pallières in Gigondas, all of which are owned by the Brunier brothers. Three benchmark estates. The splendid pebbles of La Crau, a warm terroir, are the source of the distinctive character of Vieux Télégraphe’s wines. The estate produces a significant and unique cuvée there, of great consistency. Grapes that are lightly or not at all destemmed, aged in old casks, yield rich wines that require long aging to mellow their intensity. From then on, they regain all the minerality of this superb terroir. Located in the center of the village of Châteauneuf-du-Pape, the vineyard is mainly planted on the Pielong plateau and in the sandier Pignan district. La Roquète, meanwhile, became L’Accent de La Roquète in 2011, produced from the finest grapes. The wines are always straightforward and pure, more elegant than imposing. The rest is blended into the Le Télégramme cuvée, a newcomer to the French market. And finally, the Les Pallières estate, a magnificent Gigondas vineyard situated on terraces beneath the Dentelles de Montmirail. The wine expresses itself in a deep, structured style without heaviness.
Customer rating
4.8/5
based on 4 reviews
Review by Mr. RENE M. Published on April 10, 2021
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Review by Mr. PIERRE A. Posted on 10/24/2017
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Review by Mr. JEAN CLAUDE S. Posted on 11/26/2013
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Review by Mr. GERARD M. Posted on 02/23/2013
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