The 2013 Vieux Télégraphe Châteauneuf-du-Pape La Crau Museum Release is a mature, cellar-aged expression of this iconic Southern Rhône estate, crafted from a traditional blend led by Grenache with Mourvèdre and Syrah. Sourced from the famed galets roulés soils of the La Crau plateau, it reflects a more elegant and refined vintage, now softened and complex with extended bottle age. The nose is lifted and nuanced, showing red and black raspberry, dried florals and spice, layered with notes of garrigue, leather, tobacco and stony minerality.
On the palate, it is medium-bodied with a silky, resolved texture and fine, integrated tannins. Flavours of red fruit, herbs and savoury earth are balanced by fresh acidity, leading to a long, graceful and evolved finish. The style is classic and understated, prioritising finesse, balance and tertiary complexity over power.
Ben’s Recommendation:
At Wine More Cellars, this Museum Release is ideal for customers looking for a ready-to-drink, mature Châteauneuf-du-Pape with developed complexity. It’s perfect for collectors or those exploring aged Rhône wines, offering a more elegant, Burgundian-style expression of the appellation. Drink now and over the next 5–10 years. Best paired with roast lamb, game, mushroom dishes or slow-cooked meats.
