Vieux Télégraphe is the largest holder of the famous La Crau field, with its large pebble stones. This is where its Châteauneuf-du-Pape comes from. 2015 was a warm vintage. Given the heat reflections from the stones, I was concerned about this year's flagship wine.
However, the 2015 Vieux Télégraphe Châteauneuf-du-Pape deals with this well. The heat is not at all seen in the wine. Red and black cherry fruits, raspberry, and some blue fruits flavour the palate in multiple layers. This leads to a complex mouthfeel. Olive, spice, underbrush flavours deliver savoury notes.
This is an elegant wine, bordered by firm tannins and a finish which lasts and lasts. One for the ages.
Score: 96/+++
1 comment:
Very cute estate too! Some interesting Lebanese wines but this is still top of the tree. The '21 was looking lovely earlier this year :)
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