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THE STORY
Domaine du Vieux Telegraphe is the Brunier family's cradle and heart, but also the standard-bearer and flagship of Les Vignobles Brunier.
Situated since its origin on Plateau de La Crau, in the southeast of the Châteauneuf-du-Pape AOC, the estate has grown, developed and matured on this vast stony terrace which, generation after generation, has imparted all of its character.
Of the 173 acres that form the domaine today, 65 are dedicated to red Châteauneuf-du-Pape and five to white. Only four wines are produced: red and white Vieux Télégraphe, from the oldest vines and the most complex cuvées; and red and white Le Télégramme, Les Vignobles Brunier's second wine in the Châteauneuf-du-Pape AOC.
ABOUT THIS WINE:
VINEYARD LOCATION: The stony Plateau de la Crau, in the south-east of the appellation, where the villages of Bédarrides, Châteauneuf-du-Pape and Courthézon meet.
GRAPE VARIETIES:
Grenache Noir (65%), Mourvèdre (15%), Syrah (15%); Cinsault, Clairette and sundry others (5%).
VINE AGE: 60 years on average
PERSONALITY AND AGEING: A classic red Châteauneuf-du-Pape, very fine and elegant. The best vintages will age for 25 years and more.
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Vieux Telegraphe Chateauneuf Du Pape Le Crau 2006
The 2006 Vieux Telegraphe Chateauneuf du Pape, which is aged only in foudre and bottled with minimal clarification, is a more masculine, muscular effort than most 2006s. Its dark ruby/purple color is followed by notions of the sushi seaweed wrapper, nori, interwoven with incense, lavender, pepper, and copious quantities of black cherry and raspberry fruit. Medium to full-bodied, with moderate tannin, and good structure as well as depth, it will benefit from 3-4 years of bottle age, and should keep for 15 or more years.
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Regular Price: $82.99Sale Price: $49.99
Bottle Size: 750 ml
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