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Home > France > 2003 Chateauneuf-du-Pape, "La Crau" Domaine du Vieux Telegraphe (750ml)
2003 Chateauneuf-du-Pape, "La Crau" Domaine du Vieux Telegraphe (750ml)
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Vintage: 2003
Format: 750ml
Wine Name: Chateauneuf-du-Pape
Vineyard: La Crau
Designation:
Appellation: Chateauneuf-du-Pape
Producer: Domaine du Vieux Telegraphe
Varietal: Red Rhone Blend
Type: Red
Country: France
Region: Rhone
Sub-Region: Southern Rhone
Alcohol:
Tasting note: Dark red. Understated aromas of dried strawberry, redcurrant and garrigue complicated by a whiff of black tea. A fairly restrained midweight, atypical in this vintage, with dried red berry and mocha flavors. Finishes focused and taut, with dusty tannins and hints of red plum and licorice. Those who fear the 2003 bogeyman can safely give this one a try. (89pts Josh Raynolds, Steven Tanzer's International Wine Cellar)
Tasted: Feb. 2006
Score: 92
Drink: 2006-21
Tasting note: Tight at first, but quickly picks up steam in the glass, with dark cherry, plum, tobacco, pepper, mineral and hot stone notes pumping through the long, fruit- and terroir-filled finish. Really fleshes out nicely, with velvety tannins that are atypical in '03. Drink now through 2020. (93pts JM, Wine Spectator)
Tasted: Dec. 2005
Score: 93
Drink: 2007-20
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