Domaine du Vieux Telegraphe walk-in tasting, Bedarrides ★ 4.6
Domaine du Vieux Telegraphe at Bedarrides accepts walk-in tastings at the cellar door without appointment, making it the most accessible of the major Chateauneuf-du-Pape estates. The late-afternoon session before the 18:30 closing is typically quieter and allows for a more extended conversation with the cellar staff.
The list: Chateauneuf-du-Pape La Crau and standard blend; also Gigondas and Cotes du Rhone from Brunier family
Tip: The La Crau (single-parcel old-vine Grenache blend from the La Crau plateau) is the reference cuvee. Compare it with the standard blend to understand what single-parcel selection adds.