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Score 93/100 · Drink 2010-2025, Jeb Dunnuck, Aug 2010

A brilliant ’08, the 2008 Domaine du Vieux Télégraphe Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc La Crau is fresh and crisp on the nose, delivering tropical slanted fruits, white flowers, vanilla bean, and subtle green almonds. Medium+ bodied on the palate, this has impressive richness, an edgy, energetic texture, solid balance and a very long finish. This will have at least 10 to 15 years of drinkability.

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92
92/100

Average Score

91
91/100

Robert Parker

93
93/100

Jeb Dunnuck

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91 points
Robert Parker
Score 91/100 · Drink 2009-2012, Robert Parker, Oct 2009

As usual, the 2008 Vieux Telegraphe Chateauneuf du Pape blanc is one of the top white Chateauneuf du Papes of the appellation. A blend of 40% Clairette, 30% Grenache Blanc, 15% Roussanne, and 15% Bourboulenc, it reveals lots of minerality as well as notes of lemon custard, honeyed nectarines, quince, and white currants. Ripe, full-bodied, heady, super-fresh, layered, and long, this beauty can be enjoyed over the next 2-3 years. Importer: Kermit Lynch Wine Merchant, Berkeley, CA; tel. (510) 524-1524

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Domaine du Vieux Telegraphe
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Grape Blend

Clairette, Grenache Blanc / Garnacha Blanca, Roussanne, Bourboulenc, Marsanne

Colour

White

Taste

Dry

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