A classic Châteauneuf-du-Pape from a world-famous estate, this is very fine and elegant in style, and the best vintages will age for 25 years and more. From vines on the stony Plateau de la Crau, in the south-east of the appellation, where the parishes of Bédarrides, Châteauneuf-du-Pape and Courthézon meet. The average vine age is 70 years.
Châteauneuf-du-Pape, half bottle
Domaine de Vieux Télégraphe
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Press Review
" Between 1978 and 2007, this 1998 is the greatest Vieux Telegraphe that was produced. It has taken a good decade for this wine to shed its tannins and come out of a dormant, closed period. It has finally emerged, and notes of iodine, seaweed, black currants, incense, and sweet cherries as well as hot rocks jump from the glass of this full-bodied, powerful wine. It possesses considerable elegance and purity, along with loads of raspberries and incense, in a round, juicy, rich style that is just emerging from the closet. The wine is still youthful and a pre-adolescent in terms of its ultimate evolution. Approachable now, it will continue to evolve for another 15-20 years. Bravo! "
Winemaking
Grapes are hand-picked, with double sorting at the vine, then a third sorting in the winery. Gentle pressing and selective destemming, followed by 30-40 days’ traditional fermentation in temperature–controlled stainless-steel and wooden vats. Pneumatic pressing, then systematic malolactic fermentation. 20-22 months in French oak foudres (60hl). Bottled unfined and unfiltered, then released at 2 years.
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Product Specification
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ColourRed
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CountryFrance
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RegionRhône
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StyleMedium to Full Bodied
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ClosureNatural Cork
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SKU61972198
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Alcohol %13.5%
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GrapeGrenache
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Unit Volume37.5cl
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VeganYes
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VegetarianYes