Vieux Telegraphe (Roquete), Chateauneuf Du Pape Accent Vintage:2007 going very long and earthy

going very long and earthy in the finish

The NV (2019) Brut Nature Les Revers is a pure Chardonnay from north-facing vineyards in the Aube

sandalwood and Asian-style tea wisps

and a touch of minerality to go with a medium to full-bodied

curry and pink pepper) and floral

Vieux Telegraphe (Roquete), Chateauneuf Du Pape Accent Vintage:2007 going very long and earthyGlass 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