Vieux Telegraphe, Chateauneuf du Pape, La Crau 2000

1.0cm 95 points Decanter Slightly deeper in hue than La Nerthe, but the same depth of colour as Pégau. This wine has, remarkably enough, retained wild flower and lavender notes with a falling honeyed sweetness, too. On the palate, it has better volume and force than La Nerthe, with lower acidity and richer tannins. This is a very complete wine at present, with notes of thyme and meaty umami framing the refined, stony fruits. (AJ) (5/2016) 94 Points CellarTracker  Incredibly beautiful and balanced! If modern CdP drank like this, I would like the region much more. For my taste, this is at its peak, but it has the acidity and structure to keep going. 4/19/2024