The last 3 or 4 btls of VT Have been very disappointing. This ‘05 has restored my faith. In general, I can find the winemaking to lack some soul, and I do believe bottle variation is an issue, but when VT hits it totally hits. This is firing on all cylinders, I would argue about to approach or at peak. Balanced, complex, depth and elegance, soulful! Crazy how persistent tannins have been in 2005 CNDPs, so ripe yet incredibly upright, granular, and muscular. May have to start opening more of them. Strawberry confit, roast plum, fig and prune, herbs, mint, cinnamon, saddle leather, stones.
The last 3 or 4 btls of VT Have been very disappointing. This ‘05 has restored my faith. In general, I can find the winemaking to lack some soul, and I do believe bottle variation is an issue, but when VT hits it totally hits. This is firing on all cylinders, I would argue about to approach or at peak. Balanced, complex, depth and elegance, soulful! Crazy how persistent tannins have been in 2005 CNDPs, so ripe yet incredibly upright, granular, and muscular. May have to start opening more of them. Strawberry confit, roast plum, fig and prune, herbs, mint, cinnamon, saddle leather, stones.
Aug 7th, 2021
Glistening ruby hue. Upon opening this is tight, and animal scented. Then it opens to violet accented florals, candied red fruit, ginger, and gojiberry. Grapey with persistent tannins. Not at all too sweet or ripe. Rustic but balanced in a way that’s unique to Vieux Telegraphe and is one of the things I really love about the domaine.
Glistening ruby hue. Upon opening this is tight, and animal scented. Then it opens to violet accented florals, candied red fruit, ginger, and gojiberry. Grapey with persistent tannins. Not at all too sweet or ripe. Rustic but balanced in a way that’s unique to Vieux Telegraphe and is one of the things I really love about the domaine.
Dec 29th, 2020
Ruby-garnet color. Strong ripe red fruit nose, with slight leather. Medium+ to full body with resolved tannins. Very balanced and smooth. Long finish. This is drinking great right now. (Drank on 5/29)
Ruby-garnet color. Strong ripe red fruit nose, with slight leather. Medium+ to full body with resolved tannins. Very balanced and smooth. Long finish. This is drinking great right now. (Drank on 5/29)
May 31st, 2016
Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Southern Rhône, Rhône, France
