Domaine du Vieux Télégraphe : Télégramme 2022

A Silky and Balanced Red Wine from Châteauneuf-du-Pape

The Estate

After more than 125 years of existence, the Domaine du Vieux Télégraphe is an emblem of the wines of the Rhône Valley. Named after one of the relay towers installed on the estate in 1821 by Claude Chappe, the inventor of the optical telegraph, the property has been operated by the Brunier family for six generations. The Domaine du Vieux Télégraphe is located within the La Crau plateau, southeast 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 Châteauneuf du Pape wine is made from young vines under 30 years old, as well as older plots not located on the plateaus of La Crau or Piedlong.

Vinification and Aging

The harvest is done manually with a double sorting of the crop in the vineyard, followed by a third sorting in the winery. Systematic destemming, traditional fermentation in vats for 25-30 days. Controlled temperatures. Pressing in a pneumatic press, systematic malolactic fermentation. This cuvée has been aged for 15 to 16 months in French oak casks of 30 to 60 hectoliters. Bottling is carried out without fining or filtration. The wine is released 18 months later.

Blend

Grenache, syrah, mourvèdre, cinsault.

Characteristics and Tasting Tips for the 2022 Télégramme from Domaine du Vieux Télégraphe

Tasting

Color
With an intense purple, the deep color testifies to the youth and vivacity of this wine.

Nose
Rich and nuanced, the nose reveals a bouquet of crunchy red fruits, dominated by cherry and raspberry, enhanced by floral and spicy touches.

Palate
Round and generous, the palate combines suppleness and balance, carried by silky tannins and a beautiful aromatic persistence in the finish.

Food and Wine Pairings

Game meats or beef will perfectly accompany this cuvée.

Service

The ideal serving temperature is between 16 and 18°C.

Cellaring

This 2022 Télégramme from Vieux Télégraphe can be cellared until around 2032.