Domaine du Vieux Telegraphe
Chateauneuf du Pape Rouge Telegramme 2023
| Size | 0,75 l |
|---|---|
| Alcohol content | 15.0% by volume |
| Area | Rhone Valley (France) |
| Grape varieties | 80% Cannonau, 10% Syrah, 6% Mourvedre, 4% Cinsault |
| Aging | Initial maturation in stainless steel; ageing for 6–7 months in large French oak foudres (30 hl); bottled after 15–16 months and released onto the market after approximately 18 months. |
- Appellation and origin: Châteauneuf-du-Pape Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée, southern Rhône Valley (France)
- Grape composition: 80% Grenache, 10% Syrah, 6% Mourvèdre, 4% Cinsault
- Winemaking process: manual harvesting, double selection of grapes; fermentation in vats
- Ageing: stainless steel followed by 6–7 months in large French oak casks
- Characteristics and format: dry, velvety and mineral wine; 15% ABV; 750 ml bottle
Description
What type of wine it is
The Télégramme from Domaine du Vieux Télégraphe is a still red wine from the southern Rhône Valley, a Grenache-dominated blend with Syrah, Mourvèdre and Cinsault. Fermented in vats and aged in oak barrels, this wine boasts a deep mahogany colour with intense red hues, typical of Châteauneuf-du-Pape. The bouquet offers bold aromas of ripe cherries, black fruits, aromatic herbs and light notes of leather. On the palate, it reveals itself as round and velvety, with a fleshy structure, well-integrated tannins and a vibrant minerality that leads the sip towards an extremely juicy finish.
Where it comes from
The grapes are grown on the renowned La Crau plateau and in vineyards located near the communes of Bédarrides, Courthézon and Sorgues. The identity of this wine is rooted in stony soils rich in pebbles, geological elements capable of transferring a distinct mineral character to the glass. The Vieux Télégraphe winery cultivates these parcels with great dedication, taking its name from an old 19th-century optical telegraph tower that stood right near the estate's vineyards.
How it is produced
The production process begins with a manual harvest, selecting only bunches from young vines and the Clos La Roquète vineyard through rigorous double sorting. After fermentation in vats and initial maturation in stainless steel, the wine rests in large French oak barrels, an essential step to smooth its tannins. A gentle filtration completes the production process. At the table, it is the ideal choice to accompany assorted tapas, savoury seafood rice soups or an intense salt cod stew.
History and facts
Founded in 1891 by Henri Brunier, Domaine du Vieux Télégraphe owes its name to an ancient optical telegraph tower located near the vineyards of the La Crau plateau. This is where the grapes for Télégramme are grown, the estate's prestigious second label, produced from vines less than thirty years old and from the fruit of Clos La Roquète. This exceptional Châteauneuf-du-Pape AOC expresses the authentic tradition of the Rhône Valley, offering an elegant wine characterised by a pronounced minerality resulting from the typical pebble-rich soils.
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| Name | Vieux Telegraphe Chateauneuf du Pape Rouge Telegramme 2023 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 15.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 80% Cannonau, 10% Syrah, 6% Mourvedre, 4% Cinsault |
| Country | France |
| Region | Rhone Valley |
| Vendor | Domaine du Vieux Telegraphe |
| Story | History and facts Founded in 1891 by Henri Brunier, Domaine du Vieux Télégraphe owes its name to an ancient optical telegraph tower located near the vineyards of the La Crau plateau. This is where the grapes for Télégramme are grown, the estate's prestigious second label, produced from vines less than thirty years old and from the fruit of Clos La Roquète. This exceptional Châteauneuf-du-Pape AOC expresses the authentic tradition of the Rhône Valley, offering an elegant wine characterised by a pronounced minerality resulting from the typical pebble-rich soils. |
| Origin | La Crau Plateau, in the vineyards around Châteauneuf-du-Pape and in the neighbouring municipalities (Bédarrides, Courthézon, Sorgues), Southern Rhône Valley, France |
| Soil composition | Stony soils rich in pebbles (rocky), known for their minerality. |
| Fermentation | 10 months |
| Production technique | Hand-harvested; double-sorted grapes; fermentation in vats; initial maturation in stainless steel; ageing for 6–7 months in large French oak foudres (30 hl); gentle filtration before bottling. |
| Wine making | Manual harvesting; double-sorted grapes. Fermentation in vats for 10 months with initial maturation in stainless steel; ageing for 6–7 months in large French oak foudres (30 hl). Gentle filtration before bottling; bottled after 15–16 months and released onto the market after approximately 18 months. |
| Aging | Initial maturation in stainless steel; ageing for 6–7 months in large French oak foudres (30 hl); bottled after 15–16 months and released onto the market after approximately 18 months. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |