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Vieux Télégraphe

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Vieux Télégraphe
The estate

Vieux Télégraphe is the voice of a single great vineyard: La Crau, the high plateau of Châteauneuf-du-Pape where a crust of rolled galets covers iron-rich clay, giving wines of uncommon mineral drive in an appellation known for warmth. The Brunier family has farmed here across generations, and their grand vin is a benchmark of structured Châteauneuf — Grenache and Mourvèdre with a saline, herb-scented spine that rewards a decade in the cellar as few southern Rhônes can. Télégramme, drawn from younger vines, opens the door earlier. The name honors the old optical telegraph tower that once stood on the plateau.

PeopleBrunier family across generations — Daniel and Frédéric, now with the next generation
VineyardThe stony plateau of La Crau — galets over iron-rich clay
Second wineTélégramme

Wines from this producer

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Vieux Telegraphe, Chateauneuf-du-Pape, La Crau Rouge
 Vieux Telegraphe, Chateauneuf-du-Pape, La Crau Rouge · 2005 95 Jeb Dunnuck Drinking now · best from 2028 $1,548.00/ 12-btl case $129.00 per bottle See buying options → 02
Vieux Telegraphe, Chateauneuf-du-Pape, La Crau Rouge
 Vieux Telegraphe, Chateauneuf-du-Pape, La Crau Rouge · 2007 96 Robert Parker Past peak $930.00/ 6-btl case $155.00 per bottle See buying options → 03
Vieux Telegraphe, Chateauneuf-du-Pape, La Crau Rouge
 Vieux Telegraphe, Chateauneuf-du-Pape, La Crau Rouge · 2010 97 Robert Parker Drinking now · best from 2018 $954.00/ 6-btl case $159.00 per bottle See buying options → 04
Vieux Telegraphe, Chateauneuf-du-Pape, La Crau Rouge
 Vieux Telegraphe, Chateauneuf-du-Pape, La Crau Rouge · 2015 96 James Suckling Drinking now · at peak $594.00/ 6-btl case $99.00 per bottle See buying options → 05
Vieux Telegraphe, Chateauneuf-du-Pape, La Crau Rouge
 Vieux Telegraphe, Chateauneuf-du-Pape, La Crau Rouge · 2016 98 James Suckling Drinking now · at peak $630.00/ 6-btl case $105.00 per bottle See buying options → 06
Vieux Telegraphe, Chateauneuf-du-Pape, La Crau Rouge
 Vieux Telegraphe, Chateauneuf-du-Pape, La Crau Rouge · 2017 96 James Suckling Drinking now · at peak $474.00/ 6-btl case $79.00 per bottle See buying options → 07
Vieux Telegraphe, Chateauneuf-du-Pape, La Crau Rouge
 Vieux Telegraphe, Chateauneuf-du-Pape, La Crau Rouge · 2019 97 James Suckling Drinking now · best from 2028 $594.00/ 6-btl case $99.00 per bottle See buying options →