Producer over vintage, producer over vintage, producer over vintage. This still has plenty of life to it and I liked it more than several of the Pinots on the table. A core of dusty red fruit in the background, framed by layers of savoury earth, dried herbs, and faintly leathery notes with a ripeness that had me thinking CdP when it was poured blind. The structure here is fully resolved and it's drinking well - seems to be at peak, and a very nice surprise from a vintage I wouldn't have expected much from.
Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No
/ Comment
Simply classic. Still full of life, the nose was enticing with old leather, tobacco and tar, herbs and dark strawberry. A little severe on the palate, it still shows a nice structure and nothing seems out of balance. At times, almost nebbiolo like. A great example of aged Chateauneuf.
Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No
/ Comment
With Michael Lehmann at Singer & Foy vertical tasting of Vieux Telegraphe. Good color. Lighter edge. Nose is just like roast coffee. I like it; some wouldn't. Reminds me of how the 1978 Corton Grancey smelled. On the palate, somewhat lighter, still good, though without the power and richness of some of the others. Good, but at its peak now. 5–12–14–6: 87/100.
1 person found this helpful, do you? Yes - No
/ Comment
Professional reviews have copyrights and you can view them here for your personal use only as private content. To view pro reviews you must either subscribe to a pre-integrated publication or manually enter reviews below. Learn more.
2/5/2017 - salil wrote: 93 Points
Producer over vintage, producer over vintage, producer over vintage. This still has plenty of life to it and I liked it more than several of the Pinots on the table. A core of dusty red fruit in the background, framed by layers of savoury earth, dried herbs, and faintly leathery notes with a ripeness that had me thinking CdP when it was poured blind. The structure here is fully resolved and it's drinking well - seems to be at peak, and a very nice surprise from a vintage I wouldn't have expected much from.
Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Comment
12/25/2015 - Cholman86 wrote: flawed
Turned, cork was destroyed.
Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Comment
4/1/2013 - french16 wrote:
Simply classic. Still full of life, the nose was enticing with old leather, tobacco and tar, herbs and dark strawberry. A little severe on the palate, it still shows a nice structure and nothing seems out of balance. At times, almost nebbiolo like.
A great example of aged Chateauneuf.
Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Comment
1/27/2006 - kstoddard wrote: flawed
Phoenix eRP Offline - Free For All (Backstreet Wine Salon, Phoenix): Vinegar
Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Comment
5/18/1990 - MicklethePickle Likes this wine: 87 Points
With Michael Lehmann at Singer & Foy vertical tasting of Vieux Telegraphe. Good color. Lighter edge. Nose is just like roast coffee. I like it; some wouldn't. Reminds me of how the 1978 Corton Grancey smelled. On the palate, somewhat lighter, still good, though without the power and richness of some of the others. Good, but at its peak now. 5–12–14–6: 87/100.
1 person found this helpful, do you? Yes - No / Comment