Vieux Telegraphe (Piedlong), Chateauneuf Du Pape other_regions This is most impressive but

This is most impressive but doesn’t offer quite the same sheer depth of its two grand cru siblings

This vintage is perhaps shapelier and more saturated with rose

First bottled separately in 2018

detailed and notably firmer finish

A gentle touch of pain grillé frames airier and more reserved orchard fruit and subtle spice hints merge into fresh

Vieux Telegraphe (Piedlong), Chateauneuf Du Pape other_regions This is most impressive butStill yet to be bottled, the 2016 Chateauneuf du Pape Piedlong is 90% Grenache (from the Piedlong lieu dit) and 10% Mourvdre. It offers mouthwatering elements of cherries and raspberries, rose petals and black tea. Silky, lacy and delicate in texture for such a full bodied wine, it's immediately charming and seductive.