Chateauneuf du Pape Blanc Vieux Telegraphe 2006

Domaine du Vieux Télégraphe Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc 2006 is a full-bodied white wine from the Châteauneuf-du-Pape appellation of the southern Rhône Valley Domaine du Vieux Télégraphe is a family owned and operated estate and is one of the pre-eminent producers in Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Though one of the largest landowners in the region, they only produce three red and two white wines. The 2006 blanc is a blend of Clairette, Grenache Blanc, Bourboulenc and Roussanne, with a larger than usual proportion of Clairette in this vintage. "Nice and stony throughout, with persimmon, blanched almond, clementine and honeysuckle notes that spread out on the rich yet minerally finish. Also has the acidity to age nicely." Wine Spectator, 2008