Vieux Mas des Papes

Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhone Blend

9.117 ratings
9.26 pro ratings
Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Southern Rhône, Rhône, France
Red Rhone Blend
Tomato-Based, Pasta, Salami & Prosciutto, Mushrooms, Onion, Pungent Cheese, Venison, Hard Cheese, Lamb, Pork, Beef
Top Notes For
Anthony Lombardi

2003- Don't be afraid of the vintage :) 80 Grenache knit beautifully w/ 20 Mourvedre. This was the precursor to VT's "Telegramme" bottling. Dark fruit & pronounced black pepper w/ a secondary savory/umami note.

2003- Don't be afraid of the vintage :) 80 Grenache knit beautifully w/ 20 Mourvedre. This was the precursor to VT's "Telegramme" bottling. Dark fruit & pronounced black pepper w/ a secondary savory/umami note.

1 person found it helpfulDec 9th, 2014
Jack Edwards

Importer/Founder The Jack Edwards Collection

9.6

Wow thanks Didier!

Wow thanks Didier!

Jan 5th, 2016
Didier Loustau

Just great!

Just great!

Jan 5th, 2016
Clement Cariot

Sommelier Bleu Provence

8.8

Very advanced bottle, still good though

Very advanced bottle, still good though

Jul 31st, 2015
Christopher Bates

Master Sommelier, Owner/Winemaker Element Winery

9.0

1998 was good but muted.

1998 was good but muted.

Feb 1st, 2015
Zac Melendrez

Oh my goodness!

Oh my goodness!

Apr 14th, 2014
Doug Powers

Mature candied redfruits, leather and earthy notes as well, mature, good, not great.

Mature candied redfruits, leather and earthy notes as well, mature, good, not great.

Jun 27th, 2023
Doug Powers

Redfruits and some earthy aromas, similar flavors with some licorice/anise into finish, more fruit-driven than its sibling (VT), still solid structure, drinks well now but capable of further aging.

Redfruits and some earthy aromas, similar flavors with some licorice/anise into finish, more fruit-driven than its sibling (VT), still solid structure, drinks well now but capable of further aging.

Mar 9th, 2017
Michael Greene

Much better than I would have thought. I think this is a terrific wine but some might think it a bit soft.

Much better than I would have thought. I think this is a terrific wine but some might think it a bit soft.

Aug 13th, 2016
Mike Lundberg

Excellent, smooth and subtle; 2001 vintage has held up and owned nicely.

Excellent, smooth and subtle; 2001 vintage has held up and owned nicely.

Feb 7th, 2016