2003 Chateauneuf du Pape La Crau Blanc

One of the finest white Vieux Telegraphes in recent years is the 2003. A brilliant offering that sees no new oak, it offers superb honeyed citrus intermixed with floral and tropical fruit characteristics in a medium to full-bodied, fresh, substantial style. There are 2,000 cases of the 2003, one of the largest productions of an estate bottled white Chateauneuf du Pape. Drink this knock-out white wine over the next 2-3 years. Importers: Vieux Telegraphe and Pigoulet: Kermit Lynch Wine Merchant, Berkeley, CA; tel. (510) 524-1524; Chateau La Roquette: Diageo Chateau Estate Wines, New York, NY; tel. (212) 419-1400