Domaine du Vieux Telegraphe La Croix des Bois Cotes du Rhone

In the glass

Aroma: cherry, garrigue, lavender, white pepper, mineral

Palate: red fruit, dried herbs, tobacco, light tannins, dry mineral finish

The CDR entry point for the Brunier family; organic, herb-accented, and precisely made in the characteristic Vieux Telegraphe style at an accessible price.

What it pairs with

• Grilled lamb kebabs
  Herb-scented Grenache CDR is a natural match for simple grilled lamb.
• Lentil stew with herbs
  Red fruit and herb freshness pair well with earthy lentil dishes.

History

La Croix des Bois is the Brunier family's Cotes du Rhone, sourced from organic parcels below the La Crau plateau. It carries the estate's commitment to organic farming and old-foudre winemaking at an everyday price.

1. 2005 — La Croix des Bois CDR first produced by the Brunier family

Facts

Producer

Domaine du Vieux Telegraphe

Grapes

Grenache (80%), Syrah (10%), Mourvedre (10%)

Classification

Cotes du Rhone AOC

Oak

Old foudres; no new oak

ABV

14.0%

Price

EUR 15-22 at retail

Drinking window

1-5 from vintage

First vintage

2005

Organic

ECOCERT

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