Vieux Telegraphe (Roquete), Chateauneuf Du Pape Accent Vintage:2007 sandalwood and Asian-style tea wisps

sandalwood and Asian-style tea wisps

curry and pink pepper) and floral

(from Champ Pimont

(from Les Duresses and Grands Champs)

Vieux Telegraphe (Roquete), Chateauneuf Du Pape Accent Vintage:2007 sandalwood and Asian-style tea wispsGlass staining ruby. Exotically perfumed bouquet of black raspberry, kirsch, smoky herbs and incense, with a bright mineral overtone. Deep, powerful red and dark fruit flavors are lifted by a spike of tangy minerality and pick up suave floral pastille and Asian spice notes with air. The impressively pure finish leaves notes of smoke and flowers behind. As expressive as this is today, I'd bet on it rewarding patience. This wine is based on 90% old