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Chateauneuf du Pape Vieux Telegraphe 1998

750 ml Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre Rhône, France 1998

Chateauneuf du Pape Vieux Telegraphe 1998 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 £90.00 at Hedonism Wines.

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Taste profile
inferred · confidence 0.6
sweetness
1 / 5
dry
Grenache + Syrah prior
body
5 / 5
very full
Grenache + Syrah prior · Chateauneuf-du-Pape rule · merchant: full-bodied
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
Estimates by WineGenie, not the merchant's or a critic's words. Built from the grape's typical profile, the appellation, terms in the name and the merchant's description. How this works.
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
inferred
About Grenache
Typical aromas: strawberry, raspberry, red plum, white pepper, dried herbs. Serve at 15–17 °C. Grape page.
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Merchant's description

Domaine du Vieux-Télégraphe Châteauneuf-du-Pape 1998 is a mature, full-bodied red wine produced in the Châteauneuf-du-Pape appellation of the southern Rhône Valley. The 1998 vintage is widely regarded as one of the finest that this historic Châteauneuf property has ever produced. "Just beginning to blossom, the 1998 is, for me, the finest Vieux Telegraphe made in 20 years (since the 1978). A spectacular effort, it boasts a deep ruby/purple colour and huge concentration. But it was beginning to open in 2004. It is a very rich, full-bodied wine, yet it has considerable elegance. A beauty!" Robert Parker

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