Structure

Bodymedium
Tanninmedium
Aciditymedium
Sweetnessdry
Finishmedium
Oaknew oak

Drinking window

Best 3 to 10 years from vintage.
vintage3 yrs10 yrs12 yrs

Critic scores

No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating in the header is our own.

In the glass

Medium-bodiedMedium tanninMedium acidityDryMedium finish

Aroma: red cherry, garrigue, dried herbs, white pepper, warm spice

Palate: juicy raspberry, soft tannins, lavender, approachable fruit, earthy finish

The accessible second label of Vieux Telegraphe; a generously fruited, herb-accented Chateauneuf for early drinking with the estate's characteristic garrigue signature.

What it pairs with

  • Grilled merguez sausages
    Spiced lamb sausage meets the wine's warm spice and red fruit.
  • Grilled chicken with herbs de Provence
    Medium-bodied Grenache at its most food-friendly with herb-roasted chicken.
  • Ratatouille
    The wine's garrigue notes echo the Provencal vegetable stew.

How to serve Telegramme Chateauneuf-du-Pape

Allow 65 minutes from open to pour.

  1. Open and decant. Open 60 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
  2. Serve at 14-16°C. Cellar temperature (14-16°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
  3. Glassware. Use a Burgundy bowl with a wide opening: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
  4. Pair with. Grilled merguez sausages, Grilled chicken with herbs de Provence, Ratatouille. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

Telegramme was launched in 2000 as the accessible second wine of the Brunier family's Vieux Telegraphe estate. It draws on younger-vine parcels in Chateauneuf and is designed for early drinking rather than extended cellaring.

  1. 2000: Telegramme launched as the second label of Vieux Telegraphe

Facts

Producer
Domaine du Vieux Telegraphe · visiting guide
Grapes
Grenache, Mourvedre, Syrah
Classification
Chateauneuf-du-Pape AOC
Oak
Old foudres; no new oak
ABV
14.0%
Price
EUR 30-50 at retail
Drinking window
3-10 from vintage
First vintage
2000
Organic
ECOCERT

Frequently asked about Telegramme Chateauneuf-du-Pape

What does Telegramme Chateauneuf-du-Pape taste like?

On the nose, red cherry, garrigue, dried herbs, white pepper, warm spice. On the palate, juicy raspberry, soft tannins, lavender, approachable fruit, earthy finish. Structurally medium-bodied, medium tannins, medium acidity with a medium finish. The accessible second label of Vieux Telegraphe; a generously fruited, herb-accented Chateauneuf for early drinking with the estate's characteristic garrigue signature.

When should I drink Telegramme Chateauneuf-du-Pape?

Drink 3-10 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.

What food pairs with Telegramme Chateauneuf-du-Pape?

Grilled merguez sausages is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Grilled chicken with herbs de Provence and Ratatouille. Spiced lamb sausage meets the wine's warm spice and red fruit.

What grapes are in Telegramme Chateauneuf-du-Pape?

The blend is Grenache, Mourvedre, Syrah. The wine is classified as Chateauneuf-du-Pape AOC.

Tags

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