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1981-1988 Vieux Telegraphe La Crau CdP Vertical
Tom's house in Palo Alto, California
Tasted February 27, 2014 by europat55 with 994 views
Flight 1 (8 notes)
Red
1981 Domaine du Vieux Télégraphe Châteauneuf-du-Pape
86 points
Strange, somewhat offending nose (B/B+). Strange palate (B+). Interesting.
My #8, Group's #5 (100 pts). Tasted blind.
My #8, Group's #5 (100 pts). Tasted blind.
Red
1982 Domaine du Vieux Télégraphe Châteauneuf-du-Pape
92 points
Generous, bretty nose (B++/A-). Gorgeous palate (A-).
My #2, Group's #1 (58 pts). Tasted blind.
My #2, Group's #1 (58 pts). Tasted blind.
Red
1983 Domaine du Vieux Télégraphe Châteauneuf-du-Pape
93 points
Goegeous bretty nose, some heat (A-). Amazing palate (A-).
My #1, Group's #2 (75 pts). Tasted blind.
My #1, Group's #2 (75 pts). Tasted blind.
Red
1984 Domaine du Vieux Télégraphe Châteauneuf-du-Pape
89 points
Strange nose with a 'bad' brett that burned off with time in the glass (B+). Excellent palate (B++).
My #6, Group's #6 (103 pts). Tasted blind.
My #6, Group's #6 (103 pts). Tasted blind.
Red
1985 Domaine du Vieux Télégraphe Châteauneuf-du-Pape
91 points
Excellent nose (B++). Sense, smooth palate (B++/A-).
My #4, Group's #8 (144 pts). Tasted blind.
My #4, Group's #8 (144 pts). Tasted blind.
Red
1986 Domaine du Vieux Télégraphe Châteauneuf-du-Pape
87 points
Darker than the other wines in this flight. Different nose (B+/B++). Palate feels like it's way past it prime, but still good (B+).
My #7, Group's #7 (104 pts). Tasted blind.
My #7, Group's #7 (104 pts). Tasted blind.
Red
1987 Domaine du Vieux Télégraphe Châteauneuf-du-Pape
92 points
Amazing, smooth nose which faded quickly with time in the glass (A). Gorgeous palate (B++).
My #3, Group's #3 (78 pts). Tasted blind.
My #3, Group's #3 (78 pts). Tasted blind.
Red
1988 Domaine du Vieux Télégraphe Châteauneuf-du-Pape
90 points
Smooth nose (B++). Strange, but excellent palate. Feels young (B++).
My #5, Group's #5 (94 pts). Tasted blind.
My #5, Group's #5 (94 pts). Tasted blind.