2012 Domaine du Vieux Télégraphe Châteauneuf-du-Pape Telegramme
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Deep ruby. Aromas of ripe red berries, cherry skin, lavender and smoky minerals, with a sexy spicecake nuance building in the glass. Juicy and seamless on the palate, with sweet raspberry and floral pastille flavors showing very good depth and energy. Clings nicely on the long, spice-tinged finish, which features supple tannins and an echo of raspberry liqueur.
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Jancis Robinson MW
Jancis Robinson MW
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Moving to the 2012s, Daniel Brunier loves this vintage, although he comments that he doesn't believe it’s a great vintage. The 2012 Châteauneuf du Pape Telegramme hit a whopping 15.2% natural alcohol and has a supple, textured and ready-to-go feel. Giving up loads of sweet cherry, leather, licorice and floral aromas and flavors, it’s ideal for drinking over the coming 4-6 years.
Deep red. Vibrant red berry, lavender and mineral aromas, with a subtle garrigue quality building in the glass. Bright, racy and pure, offering fresh raspberry and bitter cherry flavors that put on weight with air. Sweeter and fuller on the finish, which features soft tannins and a late kick of white pepper. Distinctly elegant Chateauneuf with no excess weight; in fact, there's something pinot-like going on here.
Fresh, open and rosy in profile. Easy to like even if without great intensity. Certainly no faults! Lean finish – a bit angular. (JR)