
91POINTS
16¾/20







Domaine du Vieux Télégraphe Châteauneuf-du-Pape 1999
Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Southern Rhone, Rhone Valley, FranceVery gamy, smoky, earthy, sweaty leather with garrigue and black cherry jam. Elegant, round and somewhat tannic has black cherry, game, peppery, spicy, meaty flavours. Strong tannic finish, very good potential for vintage, needs minimum of five years, probably eight.Tasted: 01 March 2002Tasted by: Stuart TobePrices:BC | $59.95 | 750ml |
Blend: Grenache - Shiraz - Mourvèdre - Cinsault