Piedlong Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2013

Piedlong is a rather special Châteauneuf-du-Pape that the Brunier brothers have produced from two distinct parcels since the 2011 vintage. It is a blend of 90% Grenache (sourced from 70-year-old vines) and 10% Mourvèdre (from 50-year-old vines). The Grenache is situated on the stony Piedlong plateau (full of galets roulés) in the heart of the Châteauneuf appellation, north of the village and the highest point in the production area (128m). The Mourvèdre comes from the sandy Pignan lieu-dit, east of Piedlong. The wine is aged for 20 months in French oak foudres and there is no filtration or fining. This is a classic Brunier wine with the mineral expression dominating the character although there is plenty of richness and depth too.

Wine File
Producer:
Vieux Télégraphe
Country:
France
Region:
Southern Rhône
Sub Region:
Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Style:
Red Wine
Primary Grape(s):
Grenache , Mourvèdre
Bottle Size:
75cl
Alcohol:
14.5%
Closure:
Natural Cork
Vegan:
Yes
Contains Sulphites:
Yes
Units Per Bottle:
10.9
Regular Price
£38.00
Sale Price
£38.00
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Purchase Format: Single Bottle

 

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