2013 Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Vieux Télégraphe (H. Brunier)

TASTING NOTES

"Rather perfumy up front, with savory, mint and incense notes leading the way for silky cherry and raspberry coulis flavors. The finish is lined with subtle tobacco, warm stone and floral hints, ending with a light balsam twinge. This should put on some weight with age. Best from 2017 through 2026. 8,300 cases made." Wine Spectator
(WS, 11/15/2015)

Rating: 92
Drink from: 2017-2026

"Limpid ruby. A highly expressive bouquet evokes ripe red berries, potpourri and peppery spices, and a smoky mineral nuance gains strength as the wine opens up. Offers concentrated raspberry liqueur and spicecake flavors and deeper licorice and bitter chocolate flavors sharpened and given spine by juicy acidity. Effortlessly plays richness off elegance and finishes sweet, spicy and impressively long, with velvety tannins lending shape and grip." Josh Raynolds, Vinous.com
(AG, 04/01/2016)

Rating: 92
Drink from: 2020-2027

"Muddy ruby colour. Sweet start and lots of strawberry fruit. Hint of treacle. Nice fresh, relatively simple wine. The sweetness is certainly beguiling. Not much on the end though." JancisRobinson.com
(JR, 10/29/2014)

Rating: 16.5
Drink from: 2016-2024

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