VIEUX TELEGRAPHE-1978

Vieux Telegraphe, 1978

Three bottles (.750) $300 per bottle

Excellent condition

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1978-One of the great classics of Chateauneuf du Pape is the 1978 made by Henri Brunier. This wine, which has given me immense pleasure, offers a sensational smorgasbord of aromas, including compost, pepper, black fruits, smoked meats, Vaucluse truffles, licorice and incense. The aromatics easily merit a perfect 100 point score. In the mouth, this huge wine is massive, thick, and unctuous, with the concentration of a dry vintage port. An amazing effort, it remains the quintessential classic Vieux-Telegraphe, that perhaps only the 1998 will come close to rivaling. The 1978 has been fully mature for over a decade, but the color remains a dark plum, purple with little signs of evolution. Drink it over the next decade. An amazing wine! Last tasted, 12/02. Rating 94, RP.