Structure

Bodymedium
Tanninlow
Aciditymedium
Sweetnessdry
Finishmedium
Oaknew oak

Drinking window

Best 1 to 5 years from vintage.
vintage1 yrs5 yrs8 yrs

Critic scores

No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating in the header is our own.

In the glass

Medium-bodiedLow tanninMedium acidityDryMedium finish

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.

How to serve Domaine du Vieux Telegraphe La Croix des Bois Cotes du Rhone

Allow 65 minutes from open to pour.

  1. Open and decant. Open 60 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
  2. Serve at 14-16°C. Cellar temperature (14-16°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
  3. Glassware. Use a Burgundy bowl with a wide opening: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
  4. Pair with. Grilled lamb kebabs, Lentil stew with herbs. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

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 · visiting guide
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

Frequently asked about Domaine du Vieux Telegraphe La Croix des Bois Cotes du Rhone

What does Domaine du Vieux Telegraphe La Croix des Bois Cotes du Rhone taste like?

On the nose, cherry, garrigue, lavender, white pepper, mineral. On the palate, red fruit, dried herbs, tobacco, light tannins, dry mineral finish. Structurally medium-bodied, low tannins, medium acidity with a medium 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.

When should I drink Domaine du Vieux Telegraphe La Croix des Bois Cotes du Rhone?

Drink 1-5 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.

What food pairs with Domaine du Vieux Telegraphe La Croix des Bois Cotes du Rhone?

Grilled lamb kebabs is the canonical pairing; Lentil stew with herbs is the other strong match. Herb-scented Grenache CDR is a natural match for simple grilled lamb.

What grapes are in Domaine du Vieux Telegraphe La Croix des Bois Cotes du Rhone?

The blend is Grenache (80%), Syrah (10%), Mourvedre (10%). The wine is classified as Cotes du Rhone AOC.

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