Vieux Telegraphe, Chateauneuf-du-Pape, La Crau Rouge 2005
Standard - 75cl
- Vintage2005
- ColourRed
- ProducerVieux Telegraphe
- CountryFrance
- RegionRhone
- Sub RegionChateauneuf-du-Pape
- DesignationAOP
- Bottle SizeStandard - 75cl
- ABV14.5
- LWIN11180762005
- Avg. Critic Score4.3★★★★★★★★★★
Wine Critic Reviews
Wine AdvocateJeb Dunnuck
One of the most age-worthy cuvees in the appellation, Domaine du Vieux Télégraphe’s 2005 Châteauneuf du Pape was gorgeous on this occasion, showing classic iodine, seaweed and peppery herbs intermixed with layers of sweet currant, plum and blackberry fruits. Full-bodied, powerful and ripe, with a still youthful profile, this beauty won’t hit full maturity for another 3-4 years, and should hold for a decade or more after that.
- Drinking Window: 2015 - 2030
- Reviewer Name: Jeb Dunnuck
- Review Date: February 2015
VinousNicolas Greinacher
The 2005 Châteauneuf-du-Pape La Crau is initially shy, but with aeration reveals pronounced tobacco, forest floor, leather and dried thyme. Full-bodied with slightly chalky tannins, it is built on a solid tannic frame. Decant for an hour to unlock its depth.
- Drinking Window: 2025 - 2035
- Reviewer Name: Nicolas Greinacher
- Review Date: December 2025