Domaine du Vieux Telegraphe
Chateauneuf du Pape Blanc La Crau 2024
| Denomination | AOC Châteauneuf du Pape Blanc |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Area | Rhone Valley (France) |
| Grape varieties | 40% Clairette, 30% Grenache blanc, 15% Bourboulenc, 15% Roussanne |
| Aging | Maturation on the lees in barriques and 30-hl demi-muids; bottle ageing for 1 year. |
- Type: Still white AOC Châteauneuf-du-Pape from the La Crau vineyard
- Grape varieties: 45% Clairette, 30% Grenache Blanc, with Bourboulenc and Roussanne
- Harvesting and pressing: Manual harvesting with triple sorting and pneumatic pressing
- Ageing on the lees: Fermentation in barrique and demi-muid, followed by one year in the bottle
- Characteristics: Pale gold, aromas of apple and tobacco. 14% vol, serve at 13–15°C
Description
What type of wine it is
Vieux Télégraphe Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc La Crau is a still white wine from the Châteauneuf-du-Pape appellation, an authentic expression of the Rhône Valley. Produced by Vieux Télégraphe from a blend of Clairette, Grenache Blanc, Bourboulenc and Roussanne grapes, it is fermented and matured in barrels on the lees. In the glass, it shows a bright pale gold hue, revealing notes of fresh apple, pear and tobacco, while on the palate it proves smooth and linear, supported by a crisp minerality towards a persistent finish.
Where it comes from
The grapes grow in the famous Châteauneuf-du-Pape area, in south-east France. This cuvée originates from the single parcel of La Crau, a renowned stony plateau characterised by a unique geology. The soil features a deep layer of clay and molasse, covered on the surface by the characteristic smoothed pebbles. The structure of the wine is enhanced by the use of old vines, with an average age of around fifty years, capable of transferring the profound minerality of the terroir into the glass.
How it is produced
Production begins with a meticulous hand-harvest, which involves a double sorting of the bunches in the vineyard and a third selection upon arrival at the cellar. After a gentle pneumatic pressing, the must undergoes static sedimentation before fermentation. The latter takes place within barrels, where the wine matures for a long time in contact with its own lees. This process provides roundness and structure, concluding with a period of bottle ageing of about one year before release.
History and interesting facts
Boasting a documented history dating back to 1891, Domaine du Vieux Télégraphe crafts the prestigious Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc La Crau. This elegant wine originates from an exceptional single plot: a stony plateau famous for the characteristic pebbles resting on layers of clay and molasse. By making the most of precious vines over fifty years old, the estate distils the authentic minerality of the terroir into a glass of vibrant smoothness. Awarded very high scores by the most renowned international guides, this label embodies pure French oenological excellence.
Awards
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2024
96/100
James Suckling is an influential American wine critic and journalist who worked at Wine Spectator for 30 years. He left the magazine in 2010 to start his own website and guidebook (JamesSuckling.com). He specialises in Italian and Bordeaux wines.
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2024
95/100
Wine spectator is the most influential wine guide on the internet.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
12 - 14 °C
Longevity:
15 - 25 years
| Name | Vieux Telegraphe Chateauneuf du Pape Blanc La Crau 2024 |
|---|---|
| Type | White green still |
| Denomination | Châteauneuf du Pape AOC |
| Vintage | 2024 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 40% Clairette, 30% Grenache blanc, 15% Bourboulenc, 15% Roussanne |
| Country | France |
| Region | Rhone Valley |
| Vendor | Domaine du Vieux Telegraphe |
| Story | History and interesting facts Boasting a documented history dating back to 1891, Domaine du Vieux Télégraphe crafts the prestigious Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc La Crau. This elegant wine originates from an exceptional single plot: a stony plateau famous for the characteristic pebbles resting on layers of clay and molasse. By making the most of precious vines over fifty years old, the estate distils the authentic minerality of the terroir into a glass of vibrant smoothness. Awarded very high scores by the most renowned international guides, this label embodies pure French oenological excellence. |
| Origin | The stony plateau of La Crau, in the south-east of the appellation, where the villages of Bédarrides, Châteauneuf-du-Pape and Courthézon meet. |
| Soil composition | Miocene molasse (at a depth of 1–1.5 m) on a thick layer of clay with a high stone content, covered with pebbles generally known as ‘galets roulés’. |
| Production technique | Manual harvesting with selection; pneumatic pressing and static settling; fermentation in barriques and demi-muids; ageing on the lees. |
| Wine making | Pneumatic pressing, followed by static settling. Fermentation in barriques and 30 hl demi-muids. |
| Aging | Maturation on the lees in barriques and 30-hl demi-muids; bottle ageing for 1 year. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |