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Domaine du Vieux Télégraphe La Crau Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhone Blend 2012
The top wine of the estate, the 2012 Vieux Telegraphe Chateauneuf du Pape (which is always a blend of 65% Grenache, 15% Syrah, 15% Mourvedre and 5% Cinsault and other grapes, from 65-year-old vines) is a classic example of the cuvee and possesses gorgeous aromatics (kirsch, garrigue, big minerality and background meatiness), medium to full-bodied richness and a firm, tannic spine... Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
Ratings on Delectable
Jordan Wardlaw 
Effortless, elegant feel. Very balanced, relatively light on its feet with striking floral and balsamic notes. Forceful on the entry with broad mouthfeel and nervy mineral streak. Juicy wild berry fruit coating every fiber of the palate with ripe tannins.
Effortless, elegant feel. Very balanced, relatively light on its feet with striking floral and balsamic notes. Forceful on the entry with broad mouthfeel and nervy mineral streak. Juicy wild berry fruit coating every fiber of the palate with ripe tannins.
9.4
Eric
Somewhat past it's prime at this early age. Fruit was too subtle and the main event was underwhelming. Sorry to report.
Somewhat past it's prime at this early age. Fruit was too subtle and the main event was underwhelming. Sorry to report.
8.7
Saman Hosseini
Writer Maison Abattoir
Concentrated and grippy with, fig/port fruit, chestnut, singed wood and tobacco. Could knit together better with age. I would rather drink a tawny port for now.
Concentrated and grippy with, fig/port fruit, chestnut, singed wood and tobacco. Could knit together better with age. I would rather drink a tawny port for now.
8.8
Nick Demos
Forever Young
Forever Young
9.3
Jeremy Shanker
Sommelier at RN74
Good now but can't wait to revisit down the road-
Good now but can't wait to revisit down the road-
9.0
Matt
Always love the layers and energetic burst these wines show on the palate. Juxtapositions of ripe, cooked, and dried fruits bounce around with crushed stones, wood spice, savory herbs, and coffee tones. Alcohol a touch intrusive while the tannins give some edge.
Always love the layers and energetic burst these wines show on the palate. Juxtapositions of ripe, cooked, and dried fruits bounce around with crushed stones, wood spice, savory herbs, and coffee tones. Alcohol a touch intrusive while the tannins give some edge.
9.4
Tracy Hall
Spice and chocolate nose with mouth coating med tannins. Love this stuff!
Spice and chocolate nose with mouth coating med tannins. Love this stuff!
9.5Vivek Surti
Marketing Director Nashville Wine Auction
It's young. But it's damn tasty.
It's young. But it's damn tasty.
8.8john&stacy brilliantmistakewines
An outstanding bottle of wine. Fruit shows nicely, rich tannins, and very nice finish.
An outstanding bottle of wine. Fruit shows nicely, rich tannins, and very nice finish.
9.2
Nick Davis
Just ok.
Just ok.
9.0
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