Châteauneuf du Pape
    Domaine du Vieux Télégraphe

    Châteauneuf du Pape, 2010

    94/100
    Vinous
    Available Vintages
    Broking
    1. 2010

      12x75cl

      DP

      £686.46

    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.

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    Critic Reviews

    94/100
    Josh Raynolds,
    Vinous
    Vivid ruby. Intense red fruit and floral aromas are complicated by notes of anise, allspice and minerals. Sappy and incisive on the palate, offering pliant raspberry and bitter cherry flavors and an exotic lavender pastille quality. Becomes livelier and spicier with air and finishes with supple tannins, outstanding clarity and noteworthy persistence.
    date of review 01/2013

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    Specifications

    style:
    Red Wine
    Grape Variety:
    Grenache/Syrah
    abv:
    14%

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