2019 Domaine du Vieux Telegraphe La Crau Chateauneuf du Pape 1x750ml

Vinous 95

Saturated ruby. Deep-pitched red/blue fruit liqueur aromas pick up suggestions of licorice, pipe tobacco and pungent flowers and herbs with air. In a lush, weighty style, offering expansive black raspberry, cherry cola, singed plum and fruitcake flavors sharpened by a jolt of spiciness on the back half. For all this wine’s richness, it’s energetic as well, showing solid, spice- and floral-driven persistence on the finish, which is framed by velvety, even tannins. [Josh Raynolds, 10/14/2021]

Anticipated maturity: 2026-2036