Domaine du Vieux Télégraphe Piedlong Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2017, Frédéric & Daniel Brunier, Rhône Valley. This exceptional southern Rhône from the Piedlong lieu-dit’s old Grenache vines bursts with garrigue herbs, black cherry, raspberry and licorice aromas, threaded with pepper, earth and stony mineral depth.

On the palate, the Domaine du Vieux Télégraphe Piedlong Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2017 reveals plush dark fruit core, silky tannins, spicy complexity and vibrant freshness driving to a long, structured finish full of elegance and power. It’s a classic of concentration and finesse with serious cellaring potential – grab this benchmark beauty for its layered thrill.