Skip to content
Recently Viewed
Red
France
Domaine du Vieux Télégraphe Châteauneuf-du-Pape

Domaine du Vieux Télégraphe Châteauneuf-du-Pape

Domaine du Vieux Télégraphe Châteauneuf-du-Pape

£80.00

SKU: 13260 Category: France / Rhone Valley

Tasting Notes

Deep ruby. Black cherry, raspberry and Provençal herbs with a hint of spice; rich red and dark fruit on the palate, fine tannins and a long, mineral finish.

Producer Profile

Domaine du Vieux Télégraphe has been run by the Brunier family since 1891, now by its fifth and sixth generations. Its vineyards lie on the La Crau plateau, covered in the large rounded stones (galets roulés) that Châteauneuf-du-Pape is famous for.

Viticulture

Grenache leads, with Mourvèdre, Syrah, Cinsault and Clairette, from vines on the high, stony La Crau plateau.

Winemaking

Part whole-bunch fermented, then aged in large oak foudres.

Goes well with

Slow-roast lamb with rosemary and garlic, ratatouille, or mature Comté.

Cellaring

Approachable now but built to age for 15 years or more.

StyleStill Wine
Vintage2020
ABV15%
GrapesGrenache, Mourvèdre, Syrah (Shiraz), Cinsault (Cinsaut), Clairette
BlendGrenache c.65%, with Mourvèdre, Syrah, Cinsault and others
FormatStandard (750 ml)
ClosureNatural Cork

Tasting Notes

Deep ruby. Black cherry, raspberry and Provençal herbs with a hint of spice; rich red and dark fruit on the palate, fine tannins and a long, mineral finish.

Producer Profile

Domaine du Vieux Télégraphe has been run by the Brunier family since 1891, now by its fifth and sixth generations. Its vineyards lie on the La Crau plateau, covered in the large rounded stones (galets roulés) that Châteauneuf-du-Pape is famous for.

Related products

Powered by  GDPR Cookie Compliance (opens in a new tab)
Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies so that we can provide you with the best user experience possible. Cookie information is stored in your browser and performs functions such as recognising you when you return to our website and helping our team to understand which sections of the website you find most interesting and useful.