2019 Domaine du Vieux Telegraphe Chateauneuf-du-Pape La Crau JD94]

If anyone tells you that Châteauneuf is just a big red that’s never elegant, then they need to taste this masterpiece of elegance. This wine offers so many spicy and savory nuances on the very concentrated but almost perfectly proportioned palate, making it both joyful and serious at the very long, focused finish. With decades of aging potential, this wine was ranked #71 on Wine Spectator's Top 100 of 2022. Drink now or hold onto it for future enjoyment.