Vieux Telegraphe (Piedlong), Chateauneuf Du Pape other_regions_australia There is plenty of punch

There is plenty of punch to the delicious and sleekly muscular middle weight flavors that exhibit ample minerality on the caressing yet quite serious flavors that deliver fine length on the moderately austere and quite firmly structured backend

This is very Gevrey and I like both the balance and delivery

with plenty of tannins and freshness at 15 years old

verging on sour lemon mixed with lime and peach towards the finish

Additionally there first-rate freshness and verve to the precise

Vieux Telegraphe (Piedlong), Chateauneuf Du Pape other_regions_australia There is plenty of punchStill yet to be bottled, the 2016 Chateauneuf du Pape Piedlong is 90% Grenache (from the Piedlong lieu dit) and 10% Mourvdre. It offers mouthwatering elements of cherries and raspberries, rose petals and black tea. Silky, lacy and delicate in texture for such a full bodied wine, it's immediately charming and seductive.