Châteauneuf du Pape, 2010

Name: Châteauneuf du Pape
Brand: Domaine du Vieux Télégraphe
Price: 1642.25 GBP

Available Vintages

all 1994 1998 2000 2005 2007 2009 2010 2012 2014

justerini & brooks tasting note

A ravishing, moreish wine for fans of pure, restrained Châteauneuf. The complex flavours of damson, bullace, herb and forest berry are well-defined, intense but measured. The refined, ripe fruit character is offset by a gentle and very complimentary austerity that only adds to this wine’s appeal. Whilst a crushed stone and minerally quality adds freshness to the finish. A friendlier version of 2010 and more serious than 2009. A class act. A Grenache dominated wine (65%) blended with Syrah, Mourvèdre, Cinsault and Clairette. All from the fine La Crau vineyard in the Bédarrides commune from vines averaging 60 years old. The grapes are part de-stemmed and after fermentation the wine is aged for ten months in concrete vats followed by ten months in wooden foudres.

critic reviews

94/100Nicolas Greinacher,Vinous

The 2010 Châteauneuf-du-Pape La Crau is spot-on. Pronounced licorice, forest floor, tobacco, blackberry jam and a nuance of garrigue are all pushed forward. Powerful and savory, the 2010 is a full-bodied, seriously structured Vieux Télégraphe that’s built for the long haul. Give it four more years to start revealing its full potential.

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date of review 11/2025