2023 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc “La Crau”

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Only about five percent of the wine produced in Châteauneuf-du-Pape is white, making this bottling a rare and beloved treat for its unique point of view in a sea of reds. The Clairette-based 2023 vintage is among the freshest in memory and one of the most complex whites on our shelves. Gone are the days when I crave only austere white wines! The silkiness and richness of a bit of flesh, the honeyed notes—it’s a dream for the senses.

—Jane Augustine

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Wine Type:	white
Vintage:	2023
Bottle Size:	750mL
Blend:	40% Clairette, 30% Grenache Blanc, 15% Bourboulenc, 15% Roussanne
Appellation:	Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Country:	France
Region:	Southern Rhône
Producer:	Domaine du Vieux Télégraphe
Winemaker:	Frédéric & Daniel Brunier
Vineyard:	40 years average, 5 ha
Soil:	Alluvial deposits, Limestone, Silica, and Molasse (red clay) with galets roulés
Aging:	Wine rests in cement tank for 10 months, and then ages for another 12 months in foudres
Farming:	Organic (practicing)
Alcohol:	14%

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