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2012 Domaine du Vieux Télégraphe "La Crau" Châteauneuf-du-Pape

SKU #1211934 94 points Wine Spectator

Outer quote mark Rock-solid, with a hefty core of fig, blackberry and black cherry fruit, wrapped in chestnut and tobacco leaf notes and carrying through a lavender- and tar-framed finish. Dense and grippy, showing a slightly old-school shading. Should cellar well. (JM) Inner quote mark (11/2014)

93 points Decanter

Outer quote mark Brilliantly coloured, transparent. A little grilled note to the cherry, berry fruits with a salty, savoury finish. Medium-bodied, fresh, long and all very harmonious. Still needs another year or two to fully open out, but it's enjoyable already. A very well-balanced vintage, if not endlessly deep like the 2016, sturdy but not stiff, just a little austere. (MW) Inner quote mark (6/2020)

93 points Wine Advocate

Outer quote mark Lastly, the flagship 2012 Châteauneuf du Pape is a classically structured, elegant effort that will evolve gracefully on its balance and harmony. Showing the telltale seaweed, currants, olive, licorice and ample minerality so common in this cuvee, it’s medium to full-bodied, lightly textured and focused on the palate, with plenty of tannin. (JD) Inner quote mark (10/2014)

93 points Vinous

Outer quote mark Opaque ruby. An intensely perfumed bouquet evokes spicy dark berries and potpourri, with zesty mineral and incense qualities adding complexity. Pliant boysenberry and candied lavender flavors are impressively fresh and focused, with a hint of licorice adding depth. Closes sweet, supple and broad, with resonating spiciness and gentle tannins that add shape and grip. (JR) Inner quote mark (4/2015)

Jancis Robinson

Outer quote mark Crimson. Very sweet start and rich, candified. Lots of power and structure with masses of sweet fruit in the middle. Just this side of porty but hugely satisfying. 17/20 points (JR) Inner quote mark (11/2013)

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2012 Domaine du Vieux Télégraphe "La Crau" Châteauneuf-du-Pape

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Varietal:

Rhone Blends

Country:

France

- When it comes to wine, France stands alone. No other country can beat it in terms of quality and diversity. And while many of its Region, Bordeaux, Burgundy and Champagne most obviously, produce wine as rare, as sought-after and nearly as expensive as gold, there are just as many obscurities and values to be had from little known appellations throughout the country. To learn everything there is to know about French wine would take a lifetime. To understand and appreciate French wine, one only has to begin tasting them.

Sub-Region:

Rhone

- Legendary wine-producing region in southeast France. Stereotypically speaking, Rhone wines are high in alcohol, and the majority produced is red. The northern Rhone is best known for outstanding 100% Syrah wines from areas such as Cote Rotie and Hermitage, as well as for fabulous white wines from Condrieu (where Viognier is king). In the southern Rhone, look for spicy, full-bodied wines that are blends of Grenache, Syrah, and other varietals coming from appellations such as Chateauneuf du Pape, Gigondas, or Rasteau. Wines labeled as Cote du Rhone or Cotes du Rhone Village (a cut above generic Cotes du Rhone) are frequently found here in the US because they often represent some of the best values on the market.

Specific Appellation:

Chateauneuf du Pape

Alcohol Content (%):

14.5