Domaine du Vieux Télégraphe Télégramme Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2020
Domaine du Vieux Télégraphe
Télégramme is the second wine of the legendary La Crau bottling, and the 2020 vintage is a testament to the warmth and generosity of that year. It offers much of the depth and complexity of its elder sibling at a fraction of the price — a serious Châteauneuf for everyday enjoyment.
Kit Aromas
Nose
Ripe dark cherry and crushed blackcurrant dominate, layered with garrigue herbs, a hint of violet, and a dusting of warm spice. A subtle earthiness emerges with air.
Palate
Medium to full-bodied with juicy cherry fruit, cedar, and a lightly gamey quality that signals serious terroir. The tannins are polished and fine-grained, framing flavors of dried herbs and toasted oak.
Finish
Medium-long, with lingering cherry, a touch of mint, and earthy minerality.
- Varietal
- Grenache
- Blend
- Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre, Cinsault
- Vineyards
- Plateau de la Crau, Châteauneuf-du-Pape
- Alcohol
- 14.5%
- Organic / Biodynamic
- No
Food Pairing
The wine's garrigue and cherry fruit echo the herbes de Provence on the lamb, while the fine tannins and earthy depth stand up to the rich, falling-apart meat.
Produced by the Brunier family at their storied estate on the Plateau de la Crau in Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Télégramme draws from younger vines and declassified lots to deliver accessible but authentic Southern Rhône character.
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