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Structure
Drinking window
Best 3 to 12 years from vintage.
vintage3 yrs12 yrs14 yrs
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In the glass
Aroma: white peach, orange blossom, anise, garrigue, mineral
Palate: apricot, candied lemon, light spice, fresh herb, stony finish
A full-bodied white Chateauneuf from the same La Crau galets plateau; aromatic, generous, and approachable, with Grenache Blanc's stone-fruit depth and good freshness.
What it pairs with
- Grilled sea bream with herbs White Chateauneuf's full body and herb notes complement Mediterranean fish.More wines for fish →
- Bouillabaisse Anise and stone-fruit aromas find echoes in Provencal fish stew.More wines for shellfish and oysters →
- Tapenade and crudites The wine's garrigue notes pair naturally with olive-based Provencal snacks.More wines for vegetables and salads →
With cheese
How to serve Domaine du Vieux Telegraphe La Crau Blanc
Allow 35 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 30 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 10-12°C. Cellar temperature (10-12°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a medium-sized white-wine glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Grilled sea bream with herbs, Bouillabaisse, Tapenade and crudites. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
The white Vieux Telegraphe is produced from old Grenache Blanc, Clairette, Roussanne, and Bourboulenc vines on the La Crau plateau. A multi-variety blend fermented and aged in old wood, it reflects the stony terroir in a generous, herb-accented style.
- 1990White cuvee first produced under the La Crau label
Facts
- Producer
- Domaine du Vieux Telegraphe · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Grenache Blanc, Clairette, Roussanne, Bourboulenc
- Classification
- Chateauneuf-du-Pape AOC
- Oak
- Old demi-muids and foudres; no new oak
- ABV
- 14.0%
- Price
- EUR 60-90 at retail
- Drinking window
- 3-12 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1990
- Organic
- ECOCERT
Frequently asked about Domaine du Vieux Telegraphe La Crau Blanc
What does Domaine du Vieux Telegraphe La Crau Blanc taste like?
On the nose, white peach, orange blossom, anise, garrigue, mineral. On the palate, apricot, candied lemon, light spice, fresh herb, stony finish. Structurally full-bodied, low tannins, medium acidity with a medium finish. A full-bodied white Chateauneuf from the same La Crau galets plateau; aromatic, generous, and approachable, with Grenache Blanc's stone-fruit depth and good freshness.
When should I drink Domaine du Vieux Telegraphe La Crau Blanc?
Drink 3-12 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Domaine du Vieux Telegraphe La Crau Blanc?
Grilled sea bream with herbs is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Bouillabaisse and Tapenade and crudites. White Chateauneuf's full body and herb notes complement Mediterranean fish.
What grapes are in Domaine du Vieux Telegraphe La Crau Blanc?
The blend is Grenache Blanc, Clairette, Roussanne, Bourboulenc. The wine is classified as Chateauneuf-du-Pape AOC.
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