The Brunier family is one of the most important names in the southern Rhone valley - and the “Telegramme” bottling represents an approachable version of their more structured, pricier offerings. However, this is still amazing fruit sourced from some of the finest plots in Chateauneuf (La Crau, Pignan, Colombis, Escondudes, Rascassa, Font de Michèle, Blaireaux).

80% Grenache with Syrah, Mourvedre, and Cinsault. Vignoble Brunier's second label is round and supple with complex layers of dark fruit, garrigue, earth, game, and coffee grounds. Aged ten months in cement and then six months in oak. Amazing now but will continue to improve for a few more years in your cellar. Practicing organic.

Pairings: Cassoulet, NY strip steak, moussaka