- Garnet color - Decanted half bottle and waited 3+ hours. Still smoky when first poured, but that lifted and became beautifully spicy yet soft and complex after about an hour in the glass.
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From a not so heralded vintage. Fully mature classic CDP nose displaying slightly dry red fruits, cherry and pomegranate, a hint of herbs de provence, leather, tobacco and tar. There is also anise and licorice note that seem to come from alcohol that shows at the end. Very good concentration, bright red fruit driven palate impression, bright acidity that some may find a bit overwhelming and fully integrated tannins. Perhaps due to the vintage, the fruit impression is not too sweet and although the nose is quite complex, it can be mostly attributed to the proper cellaring. I don’t think this would have been too impressive at its youth. This really calls for a hearty dish cassoulet or fatty game stew. A great example of how enjoyable a mature CDP from a mediocre vintage can be.
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Pale garnet red; dried cherries, mild cigar tobacco and dark cocoa aroma's; red currant and dried cherry flavors with hint of leather and cedar in the finish; very smooth from beginning to finish, mellow tannins but enough for structure; med long finish
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With Michael Lehmann at Singer & Foy vertical tasting of Vieux Telegraphe. Light medium ruby. Bright, crushed cherry fruit in the nose. Packs a wallop in the mouth. Very tannic, but with underlying black cherry fruit. Not flattering to taste now, but should be good later. 5-11-13-7: 86/100.
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With Michael Lehmann and Brett Raven at Singer & Foy survey of new Rhones. Medium red. Candy nose, not much depth. Candle wax. In the mouth, good medium body. Nice very flavor. Nice finish. 5-10-15-6:86/100.
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1/10/2016 - B & B wrote: 92 Points
- Garnet color - Decanted half bottle and waited 3+ hours. Still smoky when first poured, but that lifted and became beautifully spicy yet soft and complex after about an hour in the glass.
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1/8/2016 - jmersfel Likes this wine: 90 Points
Needs time to open up. Very dusty and restrained. Started to open after a couple hours, but I didn't give it enough time.
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10/27/2015 - europat55 wrote:
I have a cold so I will skip rating this time.
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8/8/2014 - europat55 wrote: 94 Points
Nice light red. Fabulous herbaceous nose (A/A+). Gorgeous soft palate (A-). This reminded me why I love mature CdP, even from so-so vintages...!
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3/8/2014 - dcwino wrote: 92 Points
From a not so heralded vintage. Fully mature classic CDP nose displaying slightly dry red fruits, cherry and pomegranate, a hint of herbs de provence, leather, tobacco and tar. There is also anise and licorice note that seem to come from alcohol that shows at the end. Very good concentration, bright red fruit driven palate impression, bright acidity that some may find a bit overwhelming and fully integrated tannins. Perhaps due to the vintage, the fruit impression is not too sweet and although the nose is quite complex, it can be mostly attributed to the proper cellaring. I don’t think this would have been too impressive at its youth. This really calls for a hearty dish cassoulet or fatty game stew. A great example of how enjoyable a mature CDP from a mediocre vintage can be.
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2/27/2014 - affordableCollector wrote: 89 Points
light red, in color. bacon, beef, spice, on the nose. currants, cherry, spice, earth, on the palate. medium acid, medium-light tannins, on the finish.
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2/27/2014 - europat55 Likes this wine: 92 Points
1981-1988 Vieux Telegraphe La Crau CdP Vertical (Tom's house in Palo Alto, California): Amazing, smooth nose which faded quickly with time in the glass (A). Gorgeous palate (B++).
My #3, Group's #3 (78 pts). Tasted blind.
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10/12/2013 - Ricardob wrote: 94 Points
Outstanding. Great balance, medium finish
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7/27/2008 - vinojones wrote: 92 Points
Pale garnet red; dried cherries, mild cigar tobacco and dark cocoa aroma's; red currant and dried cherry flavors with hint of leather and cedar in the finish; very smooth from beginning to finish, mellow tannins but enough for structure; med long finish
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5/18/1990 - MicklethePickle Likes this wine: 86 Points
With Michael Lehmann at Singer & Foy vertical tasting of Vieux Telegraphe. Light medium ruby. Bright, crushed cherry fruit in the nose. Packs a wallop in the mouth. Very tannic, but with underlying black cherry fruit. Not flattering to taste now, but should be good later. 5-11-13-7: 86/100.
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10/7/1989 - MicklethePickle Likes this wine: 86 Points
With Michael Lehmann and Brett Raven at Singer & Foy survey of new Rhones. Medium red. Candy nose, not much depth. Candle wax. In the mouth, good medium body. Nice very flavor. Nice finish. 5-10-15-6:86/100.
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