Piedlong - Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2022

 "It is not often that we get to introduce a new wine from the folks at Domaine du Vieux Télégraphe. What hasn’t been said about the incredible quality, consistency, and value of this storied domaine? The history of Vieux Télégraphe is integral to that of Châteauneuf-du-Pape, thus making the domaine’s introduction of the Piedlong that much more important.

The vines for this new cuvée have long been in the Brunier family and were previously featured in the tête de cuvée from Domaine la Roquète. Over time, Frédéric and Daniel Brunier felt that there was something different, something special about the Plateau du Piedlong that needed to be showcased. The sandy, well-drained soil and vines located at the highest point of the appellation lend a hand in producing the most elegant wines from Châteauneuf. The terroir and resulting wine stand apart from their flagship La Crau bottling. With the 2011 vintage, it was time to feature these vines and their character with their own name and on their own terms." - Clark Z. Terry - Kermit Lynch

"A blend of 90% Grenache (sourced on galets roulés) and 10% Mourvèdre on sandy soils, the 2022 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Piedlong is a stunning wine. Evoking aromas of rose, violets, spices, garrigue and red berries, it’s medium to full-bodied, round and structured with bright acids, a long, delicate core of fruit and a mouthwatering mineral finish." - 93 Points, Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

Producer: Piedlong

Country: France

Region: Rhône Valley

Varietal: Grenache, Mourvèdre

Appellation: Châteauneuf du Pape

Vintage: 2022

Size: 750ml