Domaine du Vieux Télégraphe : Télégramme 2020

A rounded and delicious Châteauneuf-du-Pape

The estate

After more than 125 years of existence, the Domaine du Vieux Télégraphe is an emblem of Rhône Valley wines. Named after one of the telegraph towers installed on the estate in 1821 by inventor Claude Chappe, the estate has been run by the Brunier family for six generations. The Domaine du Vieux Télégraphe is located on the La Crau plateau, in the south-east of the Châteauneuf-du-Pape appellation. Of the 70 hectares that make up the estate, 65 are dedicated to red wines and 5 to white wines.

The wine

This wine is produced from young vines, under 30 years old, and from older plots not located on the Crau or Piedlong plateaus.

Winemaking and ageing

The harvests were done by hand with a double selection in the vineyard and a third in the cellar. Systematic destemming, traditional fermentation in vats for 25-30 days. Controlled temperatures. Pressing in a pneumatic press, systematic malolactic fermentation. This wine was aged for 15-16 months in French oak tuns of 30-60 hectolitres. Bottling was done without fining or filtration. The wine was released onto the market 18 months later.

Blend

Grenache 80 %
Syrah 10 %
Mourvèdre 6 %
Cinsault 4 %

Characteristics and tasting tips for Domaine du Vieux Télégraphe : Télégramme 2020

Tasting

Colour
The colour is dense, with a beautiful purplish colour which recalls the youth of this wine.

Nose
The nose is complex, with red fruit scents, like cherry and raspberry, accompanying floral and spicy notes.

Palate
This wine is rounded, delicious and supple, with integrating tannins and a good length.

Food and wine pairing

Game or beef go marvellously with this wine.

To serve

For the best tasting, serve between 16 and 18°C.

Storage

Télégramme 2020 from Vieux Télégraphe is a wine that can age for a minimum of 10 years, until 2030.