2021 Chateauneuf du Pape Piedlong
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Another Burgundy styled beauty, the 2021 Châteauneuf Du Pape Piedlong reveals a light ruby hue as well as a great nose of sweet strawberries, sappy spring flowers, raspberries, and spice. It's very elegant, medium-bodied, has fine tannins, no hard edges, and outstanding length. Unfortunately, Domaine du Vieux Telegraphe saw most of their old vines wiped out due to the devastating hailstorm and tornado on August 14th, forcing them to harvest what they could shortly thereafter. As such, they opted to not produce their Grand Vin and blended everything (red and white varieties) into their Télégramme cuvee.
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Tasted just prior to bottling, Piedlong's 2021 Chateauneuf du Pape is a blend of 90% Grenache and 10% Mourvèdre from the lieu-dit of the same name. Scents of roses, red berries and citrus zest appear on the nose, while the medium to full-bodied palate is silky and elegant, with a hint of cracked pepper on the lingering finish.