Vieux Telegraphe Chateauneuf-du-Pape Rouge 2011
Rating93
Price89.99
Vintage2011
AppellationChâteauneuf-du-Pape Contrôlée
WineryVieux Télégraphe
Bottle Size750 ml
CategoryRed Wine
ImporterKermit Lynch
Aging ProgramBarrel aged 22 months in French oak
BlendGrenache Noir 65%, Mourvèdre 15%, Syrah 15%, Cinsault, Clairette and sundry others 5%
The Vieux Télégraphe Châteauneuf-du-Pape Rouge 2011 is an expressive red wine, with clear fruit aromas and flavors. A bright ruby red in the glass, this wine shows aromas of black raspberry, cherry compote, potpourri, and herbs de Provence. The palate is luxurious and mouthcoating. Flavors of dark berries mingle with fine tannins for a fresh, graceful, and unforgettable wine.
Enjoy this red wine now or let it cellar for several years. This wine could pair with a variety of elegant meals, including roasted red meats or game.
Taste SummaryCherry, Raspberry
Wine QualitiesBig, Fresh