From the submission wire, we learn that The Grape Brokers at Marc Forgione is hosting a Three-Course Domaine du Vieux-Telegraphe Vertical Dinner at Marc Forgione this Wednesday. This is one for our “If Money Were No Object” list of events. Tickets are $185/ $350 per couple (all-inclusive)and are limited to 36 seats. For tickets or more info, contact Melissa@TheGrapeBrokers.com or call 917.902.3354. Domaine du Vieux-Télégraphe is one of Chateauneuf du Pape’s most famous estates. Guests will be tasting 1997 through 2003 vintages. Here’s a look at the menu and pairings — looks like you get 2 glasses per course!

First Course:

Egg Yolk Ravioli, Braised Ramps, Duck Confit, Garrigue Essence

1997 Domaine du Vieux-Télégraphe Chateauneuf du Pape la Crau

Wine Advocate # 121, Feb 1999 RP: 87-89

“The 1997 Chateauneuf du Pape is an evolved, forward, richly fruity wine with medium body, and plenty of smoke, pepper, Allspice, black cherry and Provencal herb aromas. It is seductive, round, charming, and sexy. The wine reveals pepper and spicy aromas.”

2000 Domaine du Vieux-Télégraphe Chateauneuf du Pape la Crau

Wine Advocate # 145, Feb 2003 RP:91

“The elegant 2000 Vieux Telegraphe La Crau possesses 14.8% alcohol, along with a deep ruby/purple color, charming, rich, fruitiness, and firm tannin in the finish. With loads of freshness, copious quantities of pepper, seaweed, and black fruit characteristics, and a distinctive minerality, this full-bodied, sweet 2000 requires 2-3 years of cellaring; it should age well for 15-16 years. Anticipated maturity: 2005-2018.”

Second Course:

Vadouvan Curry Braised Lamb, Cancale Carrot Puree, Chios Spiced Peas

1999 Domaine du Vieux-Télégraphe Chateauneuf du Pape la Crau

Wine Spectator, Dec 15, 2001 WS:91

“Beautiful Rhône red. Full-bodied, rich and ripe, with plum and blackberry notes and some real tannic grip. Mineral edge adds complexity to this impressive Châteauneuf. Built for the cellar. Best from 2003 through 2010.”–PM

2001 Domaine du Vieux-Télégraphe Chateauneuf du Pape la Crau

Wine Advocate # 151 Feb 2004 RP:93

“The 2001 Chateauneuf du Pape La Crau is gorgeous, structured, impressive. Full-bodied…with great depth, purity, and heady aromatics, this 20,000-case blend of 60% Grenache, 15% Mourvedre, 10% Syrah, and 15% miscellaneous amounts of the other permitted varietals will easily rival the 1998. A deep ruby/purple-tinged color is accompanied by a sweet perfume of salty sea breezes, seaweed, melted licorice, kirsch liqueur, creme de cassis, and iodine … a classic Vieux-Telegraphe aromatic display. Powerful as well as firmly structured, this is a wine to lay away for 4-5 years. It should prove to be uncommonly long-lived, lasting a minimum of two decades. It gets my nod as the greatest Vieux-Telegraphe since the 1998.”

Third Course:

Cheese Affine

1998 Domaine du Vieux-Télégraphe Chateauneuf du Pape la Crau

1998 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Retrospective Sep 30, 2007 WS: 94

“The color remains dark, with aromas of grilled herb, tobacco and beef leading the way for currant, chestnut and garrigue notes that are carried by the prominent tannin structure. The chewy, mouthfilling finish is starting to let some sweet flesh come out from behind the iron and stone notes. Still needs time, but this is rock solid. Best from 2009 through 2027.”-JM

2003 Domaine du Vieux-Télégraphe Chateauneuf du Pape la Crau

Wine Spectator, Dec 31, 2005 Top 100: 2005, Rank: 53 WS:93

“Tight at first, but quickly picks up steam in the glass, with dark cherry, plum, tobacco, pepper, mineral and hot stone notes pumping through the long, fruit- and terroir-filled finish. Really fleshes out nicely, with velvety tannins that are atypical in ’03. Drink now through 2020. 17,000 cases made.” –JM

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