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2020 Châteauneuf-du-Pape “Piedlong”
Famille Brunier

Having bought the Piedlong parcel, the highest in Châteauneuf-du-Pape, in 1986, the Bruniers spent over two decades farming and blending the Grenache grown here before they decided it showed a distinct and enchanting character that merited its own bottling. Since that inaugural 2011 vintage, Piedlong has continued to prove them right, yielding a gorgeous Châteauneuf that tends to be ready to dive into a little earlier than the Bruniers’ La Crau bottling. At once robust, succulent, and elegant, this red offers immediate pleasure and age-worthy promise.
—Tom Wolf
Wine Type: | red |
Vintage: | 2020 |
Bottle Size: | 750mL |
Blend: | 90% Grenache, 10% Mourvèdre |
Appellation: | Châteauneuf-du-Pape |
Country: | France |
Region: | Southern Rhône |
Producer: | Famille Brunier |
Winemaker: | Frédéric & Daniel Brunier |
Vineyard: | Grenache = 70 years old, Mourvèdre = 50 years old, 13 ha |
Soil: | Sand on red clay and galets roulés |
Aging: | Wine is aged in concrete tanks for 1 year, then aged a second year in 50 hl foudre, bottled unfined and unfiltered, aged in bottle for 3 months |
Farming: | Lutte Raisonnée |
Alcohol: | 14.5% |
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About The Producer
Famille Brunier
Vignobles Brunier embodies the ensemble of the holdings by the Brunier family. Brothers Frédéric and Daniel are the fourth generation of their family to farm the land of Châteauneuf-du-Pape. They have worked hard to solidify the legacy left by their father, Henri, and their great-grandfather, Hippolyte. In 1986, the family complemented their portfolio, offering more affordable cuvées that showcase the diversity of terroirs within their holdings. The “Pigeoulet” and “Mégaphone” are fresh, rich in fruit and easy to appreciate young. The red Châteauneuf “Piedlong”, sourced from the Piélong lieu-dit, is a profoundly mineral wine that balances elegance and purity with the muscle that is found in this great appellation.
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Kermit once said...

Kermit once said...
Great winemakers, great terroirs, there is never any hurry. And I no longer buy into this idea of “peak” maturity. Great winemakers, great terroirs, their wines offer different pleasures at different ages.
Inspiring Thirst, page 312