2018 Domaine du Vieux Télégraphe Châteauneuf-du-Pape La Crau, France, Rhone, Wine Review

A classically styled CdP, the word "rustic" no doubt comes to mind. It is a blend of 65% Grenache, 15% Mourvèdre, 15% Syrah, and 5% (Cinsault, Clairette, and others). Ruby in color, mostly clear and bright. The nose has cherries, funk and garrigue. Full bodied. On the palate slightly silky texture. Medium tannins. Cherries and black cherries with some earthiness. Black licorice on the finish. Drink over the next ten to fifteen years. Great on its own, this will work nicely with braised beef.

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A-

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2018

Current Price:

$80.00USD

2005 Domaine du Vieux Télégraphe Châteauneuf-du-Pape La Crau, France, Rhone, Wine Review

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2005

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Current Price:

$120.00USD

This is in a great place right now (as seem to be many of the top 2005 CdP's). Garnet in color, mostly opaque and bright. The nose has black cherries, slight black raspberries, char, black pepper, nutmeg and black pepper. With air some dried flowers and roasted meats. Full bodied. Complex and layered. This is a big, "masculine" styled type of CdP. On the palate, black cherries, with layers of forest floor, spice and earth. Lively acidity. Good balance. Long finish. This bottle is at peak but should have another five to seven years at this level. Great on its own, it will be even

2001 Domaine du Vieux Télégraphe Châteauneuf-du-Pape La Crau, France, Rhone, Wine Review

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2001

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Ruby in color. The nose is classic with cherries, slight funk, slight violets and spice. With air, some leather. On the palate, this is at peak. Just where it should be. Cherries layered with spice and earth. Complex. Alive with great energy. This would work with a wide variety of hearty foods. Good finish. A wine that is both delicious and contemplative. No hurry, but it won't get any better from here, so absolutely worth checking on.

2003 Le Vieux Donjon Châteauneuf-du-Pape, France, Rhone, Wine Review

Vintage:

2003

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$58.00USD

Nice to revisit this wine at age 18. 2003 was a very hot vintage that was problematic for many winemakers. This one is holding up just fine. It is 80% Grenache, 10% Syrah and the rest Cinsault and Mourvedre. This is fully mature but only showing a bit of age. Light purple in color but still opaque and mostly bright. The nose has cherries, black cherries, garrigue and dried tobacco. Full bodied. On the palate, nice cherry and black cherry fruit with underlying tobacco and some char. Good complexity. Long finish. This will work better with hearty food; beef stew would work well. D

2018 Domaine de la Solitude (Lançon Père et Fils) Châteauneuf-du-Pape Vin de la Solitude, France, Rhone, Wine Review

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2018

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This is an excellent producer, but this was a real treat. Besides their regular bottlings, they make 5 prestige cuvees and this is the top one.

2018 Château Fortia Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cuvée du Baron, France, Rhone, Wine Review

Vintage:

2018

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A-

Current Price:

$37.00USD

This is a luxury cuvee for this wine who make a few different CdP's. It is a blend of 40% Grenache, 40% Syrah, and 20% Mourvedre. Purple in color, mostly opaque and bright. The nose has raspberries, black cherries, garrigue, pepper and black olives. Full Bodied. On the palate, this is drinking well now. Very concentrated notes of black cherries and black raspberries with underlying pepper and smoke. This has a long finish. It will improve over the next five to seven years but either way will drink well for the next twelve to fifteen years. Great on its own, but better with grilled

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