VINOUS – NICOLAS GREINACHER – OCTOBRE 2026

Télégramme 2024 – CDP

(92) The 2024 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Télégramme is made from fully destemmed grapes and matured for two years in old oak foudres. Perfumed orange blossom, raspberry coulis, wild strawberry and pressed violets shape the aromatic profile. Full-bodied and built around seamless, chalky tannins, the 2024 is elegantly structured with secure aging potential. Subtle peppery tones surface on the close.

Piedlong 2024 – CDP

(93) The 2024 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Piedlong opens with lifted orange blossom mingling with white pepper and wild strawberry. It needs time in the glass, but becomes increasingly perfumed with aeration. If drinking now, I recommend decanting. The 2024 carries the elegant austerity signature of the vintage, delivering savory length.

Vieux Télégraphe Rouge 2024 – CDP

(94) The 2024 Châteauneuf-du-Pape La Crau takes time in the glass, gradually releasing with pepper, dark cherry, kirsch, pressed violets and licorice. Full-bodied and framed by ripe tannins that blend seamlessly into the fruit, the 2024 is all about refined simplicity. This should age extremely well.

Télégramme 2025 – CDP

(91-93) The 2025 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Télégramme needs some time in the glass to reveal its full aromatic range before showcasing pressed violets, wild strawberry and raspberry. Full-bodied and lifted by bright acidity, the 2025 is framed by ripe tannins and keeps vivid freshness through the close.

Vieux Télégraphe Blanc 2025 – CDP

(93) A blend of Clairette, Grenache Blanc, Roussanne and Bourboulenc, the 2025 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc La Crau opens with perfumed lemon flesh, pear skin and pastry. Stone dust contributes mineral verve. This closes sapid and focused with a lingering slice of yellow apple. A full-bodied, rounded and beautifully balanced rendition.

Vieux télégraphe Rouge 2025 – CDP

(92-94) The 2025 Châteauneuf-du-Pape La Crau unfurls with dark fruits, licorice and crushed flowers. Full-bodied and shaped around ripe tannins, the 2025 shows spot-on overall balance, marrying depth and power with plenty of poise. Savory finesse and spicy contours linger throughout the long finish.

Piedlong 2025 – CDP

(92-94) The 2025 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Piedlong, a blend of Grenache and Mourvèdre from sandy soils of the Pignan lieu-dit, leads with pronounced wild strawberry, red plum, cherry, dried herbs and orange rind. It’s full-bodied, perfumed, lush and expressive, pairing generous fruit with real tension and drive. Delicious already and packed with potential, this shows handsomely in its youth. I can’t wait to taste it from bottle.