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Chateauneuf du Pape Vieux Telegraphe 1988

750 ml Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre Rhône, France 1988

Chateauneuf du Pape Vieux Telegraphe 1988 is a dry, very full-bodied red from Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre (Châteauneuf-du-Pape, France), in the rich, smooth reds style. Tannins are moderate and acidity gentle; oak influence is little. Good with lamb, roast vegetables, barbecue, beef stew. Cheapest offer £130.00 at Hedonism Wines.

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Taste profile
inferred · confidence 0.5
sweetness
1 / 5
dry
Grenache + Syrah prior
body
5 / 5
very full
Grenache + Syrah prior · Chateauneuf-du-Pape rule
tannin
3 / 5
moderate
Grenache + Syrah prior · Chateauneuf-du-Pape rule
acidity
2 / 5
gentle
Grenache + Syrah prior
oak
2 / 5
little
Grenache + Syrah prior · Chateauneuf-du-Pape rule
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Facts
Style
Rich, smooth reds
rules-v1
Colour
Red
inferred from Southern Rhône
Origin
Châteauneuf-du-Pape · Rhône · France
inferred from Southern Rhône
Grapes
Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre
inferred from Southern Rhône
ABV
not stated by merchant
Farming
not stated
Vegan
not stated
Critic score
none
merchant feed
Drinking window
not stated
Decant
not stated
Food
inferred from grape and style
Occasions
dinner party · steak night · gift · special occasion
inferred
About Grenache
Typical aromas: strawberry, raspberry, red plum, white pepper, dried herbs. Serve at 15–17 °C. Grape page.
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