Jim Powers

9.4

Classic Besucastel! I first visited this property in 1987, and the Brett character was unmistakeable. This 1990 is aging extremely well. Strong Brett aromas, but the fruit is also strong and in balance. If you are one that thinks Brett is an unforgivable flaw, you will hate this. Great Chateauneuf from a great vintage! Celebrating my son’s 33rd birthday tonight (1993 wasn’t a great vintage in CdP!) with a perfectly grilled NY steak. I am very pleased with this wine — 14 hours ago

with Doug

Her Mir Tage

9.5

Rayas 08 exceeded my expectations — it was in great condition. We decanted it at 3 PM and started drinking at 7 PM. In the first phase, it showed sweet red fruit notes. In the second phase, herbal/vegetal notes emerged. In the third phase, a cooling mintiness appeared.

This bottle wasn't as explosively aromatic as the 07 I opened last time — that 07, after two hours of decanting, unleashed an incredibly rich and enchanting floral bouquet. It was like the scent of a garden transitioning from summer into autumn — grand and opulent, with a hint of fading beauty. Notes of black cherry, rose, and blood orange intertwined, and the aromas kept evolving over time — garrigue, incense — complex and alluring, with a grand structure and a rich, round palate.

The 08, on the other hand, feels more like a refined lady from a scholarly family — graceful, gentle, intellectual, with no aggressive edge. — a month ago

Alvaro Bustillos

9.5

Papas gaucho — a month ago

Bob McDonald

9.1

Lovely sweet Grenache based fruit in an excellent vintage. Sweetness is the over riding palate descriptor reflective of the ripe vintage - red currant. A long persistent flavour profile. Telegramme is the second wine of Domaine du Vieux Telegraphe. — 2 months ago

Khary Bizzell

9.2

In Paris - A take away bottle from the restaurant 😎 — 2 months ago

Maggie Harrison

9.5

2021 vintage enjoyed 5/2026 — 2 months ago

Jan A

9.0

Very advanced bottle — 2 days ago

Kurt Winrich

9.2

At La Coin in Seattle — 11 days ago

Jedidiah Abrams

9.4

Half-bottle — 5 days ago

Garen Staglin

9.3

Very fresh. Nice fruit and finish. — a month ago

Bill Mowry

9.2

Cassis, blueberries, and dark currant while well balanced, with 60% Merlot and 40% Cabernet — a month ago

with Lou

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.3

2023 vintage. 6.3.26. — 2 months ago

Andrew Cullimore

9.0

Medium straw yellow . Quite rich on the nose , some toasty notes with some wax and yellow fruits , citrus peel, vanilla . On the palate this is all about the texture , quite round but enough balance , blanched almonds , peach. Waxy notes . Good length . Drink now and over the next few years , in a perfect place . — 2 months ago

Tristan

9.6

Very good. Hack-Ma-Tack $140 — 2 days ago

Jackson Dealey

9.2

Beautiful wine, dry without food, but a great food pairing. — 20 days ago

with Morgan

Alvaro Bustillos

9.5

Wallys feng — 16 days ago

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.1

2016 vintage. Decanted (little sed) and tasted after 30 mins and 2 hours. Medium body. Côte-Rôtie nose. Smoky, plummy, spicy with decent length of finish. Slightly lacking in terms of overall depth of impression but still very nice. 6.12.26. — a month ago

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.3

2022 vintage. Medium-heavy body. Needs time/patience but shows pretty well currently if you're out of either/both. 6.3.26. — 2 months ago

Chris Albin

Winemaker, Azari Vineyards Winemaker, Corskcrew Wines

9.1

Beautifully fruity and funky — 2 months ago

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.2

2020 vintage. 5.10.26. — 3 months ago