2005 Domaine La Roquette Chateauneuf du Pape
“...has a deep ruby/purple colour and a beautiful, sweet nose of ripe Grenache along with raspberries, licorice, pepper, and some spiciness. ...it is both powerful and elegant, with zesty acidity and moderately high tannin. It is an attractive wine that can be drunk early on or cellared for 12 – 15 years.”
90 – 93 points Robert Parker, The wine advocate issue 169
Technical notes
"The Domaine de la Roquette was acquired by the Brunier family, best associated with Domaine du Vieux Télégraphe, in 1986. The estate was sold by the previous proprietor, René Laugier, to Henri Brunier, who subsequently handed it onto his sons, Daniel and Frederic. Since taking control of Roquette the family have been determinedly raising quality, with perhaps the most notable development being the construction of new cellars in 1998. The winery itself is located very near the town centre of Châteauneuf itself, although the vineyards are scattered across the southern parts of the Rhône Valley."
*Info acquired from www.winedoctor.com
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From the highly acclaimed Rhone 2005 Vintage we have a selection of Domaine du Vieux Telegraphe wines available.
Among the most famous of the leading Chateauneuf du Pape estates, the Brunier family makes outstanding wines that are only of world class quality, but also reflect Chateauneuf du Pape characteristics depth, complexity and distinction. Now available a selection from the Brunier 28ha Estate of La Roquette and 25ha Domaine les Pallieres in Giogondas established with American Importer Kermit Lynch. The arrival of the flag ship Vieux Telegraphe Chateauneuf du Pape 2005 (limited) in the next few months and as a lead as to what is to come the Vieux Telegraphe Le Pigeoulet des Brunier is superb value.
