Domaine du Vieux Télégraphe

La Crau Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhone Blend

9.178 ratings
9.124 pro ratings
Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Southern Rhône, Rhône, France
Red Rhone Blend
Tomato-Based, Pasta, Salami & Prosciutto, Mushrooms, Onion, Pungent Cheese, Venison, Hard Cheese, Lamb, Pork, Beef
Top Notes For
Jake Hajer

Out of mag. Aged well; smooth red fruit.

Out of mag. Aged well; smooth red fruit.

Mar 25th, 2024
Matt

The last 3 or 4 btls of VT Have been very disappointing. This ‘05 has restored my faith. In general, I can find the winemaking to lack some soul, and I do believe bottle variation is an issue, but when VT hits it totally hits. This is firing on all cylinders, I would argue about to approach or at peak. Balanced, complex, depth and elegance, soulful! Crazy how persistent tannins have been in 2005 CNDPs, so ripe yet incredibly upright, granular, and muscular. May have to start opening more of them. Strawberry confit, roast plum, fig and prune, herbs, mint, cinnamon, saddle leather, stones.

The last 3 or 4 btls of VT Have been very disappointing. This ‘05 has restored my faith. In general, I can find the winemaking to lack some soul, and I do believe bottle variation is an issue, but when VT hits it totally hits. This is firing on all cylinders, I would argue about to approach or at peak. Balanced, complex, depth and elegance, soulful! Crazy how persistent tannins have been in 2005 CNDPs, so ripe yet incredibly upright, granular, and muscular. May have to start opening more of them. Strawberry confit, roast plum, fig and prune, herbs, mint, cinnamon, saddle leather, stones.

Aug 7th, 2021
Josh Morgenthau

Glistening ruby hue. Upon opening this is tight, and animal scented. Then it opens to violet accented florals, candied red fruit, ginger, and gojiberry. Grapey with persistent tannins. Not at all too sweet or ripe. Rustic but balanced in a way that’s unique to Vieux Telegraphe and is one of the things I really love about the domaine.

Glistening ruby hue. Upon opening this is tight, and animal scented. Then it opens to violet accented florals, candied red fruit, ginger, and gojiberry. Grapey with persistent tannins. Not at all too sweet or ripe. Rustic but balanced in a way that’s unique to Vieux Telegraphe and is one of the things I really love about the domaine.

Dec 29th, 2020
Joe Carroll

Owner/Wine Director Spuyten Duyvil, Fette Sau, St. Anselm & Gotham Artisanal Provisions

8.8

Maybe in a dumb stage but not tasting great.

Maybe in a dumb stage but not tasting great.

Sep 24th, 2019
Donald Patz

Owner/Winemaker Patz & Hall

8.8

Very good and solid. Easy to drink.

Very good and solid. Easy to drink.

Mar 25th, 2016
Peter Mansell

Quite young, concentrated fruit with powerful tannins. Long life ahead

Quite young, concentrated fruit with powerful tannins. Long life ahead

Jan 9th, 2016
Eric Hwang

Herbs, fall leaves and forest floor. Rich and concentrated garrigue and angular tannins. Still very young.

Herbs, fall leaves and forest floor. Rich and concentrated garrigue and angular tannins. Still very young.

Oct 25th, 2015
Timothy Eustis

Wine Director, Red Lion Inn

9.1

The hits keep on coming. Rich, toothsome.

The hits keep on coming. Rich, toothsome.

Oct 12th, 2015
Steve Blazek

Owner, bin 105 Quality Wines

8.6

2005 still a baby, but it's the wife's birthday.

2005 still a baby, but it's the wife's birthday.

Dec 30th, 2014
Ivonne Nill

Great juxtaposition of elegance and power... And long time to go yet.

Great juxtaposition of elegance and power... And long time to go yet.

Sep 15th, 2014