1997 Domaine du Vieux Télégraphe Châteauneuf-du-Pape La Crau

Community Tasting Notes (56) Avg Score: 87.0 points

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  4/15/2024 - Tobinski Likes this wine:

  Initially very muted and simple, it gained considerable steam with air, eventually showing leather and tobacco notes that added complexity and intrigue. Pleasant, although a step behind the 1984 drank alongside.

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  9/23/2023 - maxima wrote: flawed

  Bouchonnée!

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  6/3/2023 - Loathesome Likes this wine: 93 Points

  Bearing in mind it was a poor lightweight vintage, it was fairly cloudy and almost brown I was staggered as to how good this wine still was. First taste was very unVT like as rather chunky and full bodied but after a short while it all toned down and the rustic fruit and structure were excellent. Did not deteriorate in the glass and was most enjoyable. One of the most unexpected results from the initial anticipation. Really good.
  
  It is interesting that the three highest marks given have been in the last couple of years!

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  5/21/2023 - NickM wrote: flawed

  Past it’s best. But just about drinkable.

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  5/25/2022 - OenophilistMN Likes this wine: 93 Points

  One-hour decant through a screened and aerating funnel. Slight sediment in the screen. Nose of herbs and prunes during decant. Wine was clear; pinkish red bowl to an amber rim and a large clear halo. After resting, nose was subdued fruits, leather, dried herbs and a little brett. In the mouth: tannins all melted away; smooth and silky wine featuring forest floor, dried plums, herbs and a very long finish emphasizing the leather. Wonderful match with roasted meats. The wine did not decline during our three-hour meal. Shared some with staff and they too were pleased. Extraordinarily good.

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