Vieux Telegraphe 'La Crau' Chateauneuf du Pape 2007

One of the most iconic, impressive Châteauneuf estates, Vieux Télégraphe has been imported by Kermit Lynch since the 1980s. This is what the Grenache grape tastes like in the right hands–an amalgam of smoked fruit, spice, flowers and dried herbs. 2007 was a great vintage, and is ideal to drink right now.

Tasting note: baked cherry, dried orange peel, licorice

Food Pairings: Porchetta, cassoulet, roast chicken.