Vieux Télégraphe, Chateauneuf-du-Pape La Crau, Southern Rhône, France 2006

Grapes sourced from La Crau, the lieu-dit that is known for the galet roulés, or rounded stones, that cover the Vieux Télégraphe vineyard as far as the eye can see. Grapes are partially de-stemmed. Traditional fermentation between 25-35 days in stainless steel cuve and wood cuves (all temperature-controlled). The wine rests in cement tank for 10 months, and then ages for another 12 months in foudres. Bottled unfiltered, after 22 months of aging.