The Domaine du Vieux Télégraphe of Châteauneuf-du-Pape of Rhone Valley
The Domaine du Vieux Télégraphe is one of the world's great estates. It offers 7 wines for sale in of Châteauneuf-du-Pape to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The Domaine du Vieux Télégraphe is located in Châteauneuf-du-Pape, France, just a few kilometers from Mont Ventoux and the territory of the Luberon. It is one of the oldest and most well-known vineyards in the region. The estate was founded in 1891 by the Brunier Brothers, who dedicated their lives to cultivating the vine on the estate. Their son, Marcel, took over the estate in 1948 and thus originated the famous flagship cuvée, the Vieux Télégraphe. Since then, the estate has been passed down from generation to generation and is currently operated by the second generation, Daniel and Frédéric Brunier. The estate spans 50 hectares, 40 of which are allocated for vineyards and 10 hectares are reserved for crops such as olives and grapevines. Their vines are cultivated in poor soils and their vine growing body strives to produce high-quality wines while respecting the environment and ecological cultivation methods. The wines produced by the estate are considered classic and traditional in thematics, and include red, white and rosé wines, as well as sparkling and natural sweet wines. Its red wines are most often blends of Syrah, Mourvèdre and Grenache, and its white wines are recognized for their rich and complex flavor due to their blend of Viognier, Bourboulenc and Roussanne. The estate is a prime destination for wine lovers who wish to learn more about the region, its culture, and the wine production processes of the region. It also offers excellent culinary teams as well as a chic and contemporary setting for tastings. The estate tour also offers souvenirs to take home and theoretical and practical classes that will help visitors better understand the production of AOC wines from Châteauneuf-du-Pape.
