Domaine du Vieux Télégraphe

La Crau Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhone Blend 2012

9.2

Opened prior to dinner; enjoyed over several hours. The 2012 pours a light ruby with a transparent core; medium+ viscosity with no staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is developing with notes of red brambles, red rope licorice, leather, red flowers and purple flowers, and stony minerals. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ tannin and medium acid. Confirming the notes from the nose the finish is medium+. Textbook, Grenache forward CdP that’s showing quite beautifully. Drink now through 2032. — 21 hours ago

Ira, Andrew and 11 others liked this

Château Rayas

Réservé Pignan Châteauneuf-du-Pape Grenache 2012

Ericsson

9.6

One of the greats. At Petit Comptoir, Reims FR. — 3 days ago

Daniel, Andrew and 5 others liked this

Domaine du Vieux Lazaret

Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhône Blend

Bob & Elaine J.

8.9

Very very light and mildly crisp! — 6 days ago

Clos des Papes

Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhône Blend 2022

Tom Casagrande

9.3

RWOTN. Approachable now and quite delicious. Rich kirsch and and raspberry fruit, some wafty garrigue earthy notes. Rich and silky on entry, so delicious, but at the finish a bit of alcohol (15.5%) pooks though. — a month ago

Joel, Barny and 29 others liked this

Tom Casagrande

@Doug Powers - Yep. Unfortunately 15-16 is the new normal for CDP these days. I bought this only because my dad has always loved CDP and I wanted him to try a Clos des Papes. I was amazed I liked it so much since I’m a bit dogmatic about alc levels.

Angelo Casagrande

Just a little…

jason carey DipWSET

Grenache. But they pick too late. They haven't recovered from the Parker era

Domaine Pierre Usseglio & Fils

Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhone Blend 2004

Doug Powers

9.0

After that previous drain pour, this solid 2004 CdP is drinking very well, mature dark fruits, good balance, lingering finish, actually very fine!! — 12 days ago