Domaine du Vieux Télégraphe Télégramme Châteauneuf-Du-Pape Rouge (1.5L/Magnum)
Introduction:
The 2022 Domaine du Vieux Télégraphe Châteauneuf-du-Pape “Télégramme” Rouge is a refined, terroir-expressive southern Rhône blend that channels the character of the famed La Crau plateau in a more immediately approachable style. Crafted as the estate’s second wine, Télégramme Rouge emphasizes freshness, balance, and aromatic clarity while retaining the savory depth and structural integrity synonymous with Vieux Télégraphe.
Terrior:
Fruit for Télégramme Rouge is sourced from the grapes of young vines under 30 years old, plus older parcels outside of La Crau. The Mediterranean climate, with abundant sunshine and cooling mistral winds, ensures healthy vines, concentrated fruit, and natural freshness.
Appearance:
Deep ruby with a vibrant, youthful hue and excellent clarity. The wine shows a dense core with subtle purple reflections, indicating concentration without excessive extraction.
Nose:
Aromatic and expressive, opening with red and black cherry, raspberry, and ripe strawberry. These are layered with classic southern Rhône notes of garrigue, lavender, black pepper, and subtle licorice, along with gentle earthy undertones.
Palate:
Medium- to full-bodied with a supple, polished texture. Juicy red and black fruits dominate, supported by fine-grained tannins and balanced acidity. Savory herbal notes, cracked pepper, and hints of dried thyme and olive tapenade add complexity, while restrained oak allows the fruit and terroir to remain front and center.
Press:
93 points, Wine Spectator:
"Distinctive in a very good way, this chooses savory elegance over power. A refreshing and mineral-driven style, with appealing pepper, spice box, and chestnut, all surrounding a core of red currant threaded with a stream of herbs. With warm earth on the seductively textured palate, this shows good energy and harmony through the vibrant finish, marked by iron and smoked meat. Well-done. Grenache, syrah, mourvèdre, and cinsault. Drink now through 2032. 2,464 cases imported." (3/31/25)
93 points, James Suckling:
"An elegant expression of grenache in Châteauneuf, this has a wealth of red berries and summer flowers. The very solid tannins have been expertly crafted, and they build beautifully in the long finish. Considering how the vineyards were hit by hail just before the harvest, this has turned out very well. Drink or hold." (4/10/25)
92 points, Wine Advocate:
"A blend of 80% Grenache and the rest of cinsault, syrah, and mourvèdre, the 2022 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Télégramme offers up aromas of flowers, dark cherries, and dark wild berries, followed by a medium- to full-bodied, structured, and concentrated palate with velvety tannins and a long, dense finish." (9/26/24)
92 points, Vinous:
The 2022 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Télégramme kicks off with crushed violets, ripe raspberry, wild strawberry, and a pinch of dried herbs. Leafy gradations add more complexity. Round and elegant, the full-bodied 2022 walks off the stage with persistence on the juicy finish. What a lovely
"Distinctive in a very good way, this chooses savory elegance over power. A refreshing and mineral-driven style, with appealing pepper, spice box, and chestnut, all surrounding a core of red currant threaded with a stream of herbs. With warm earth on the seductively textured palate, this shows good energy and harmony through the vibrant finish, marked by iron and smoked meat. Well-done. Grenache, syrah, mourvèdre, and cinsault. Drink now through 2032. 2,464 cases imported." (3/31/25)
93 points, James Suckling:
"An elegant expression of grenache in Châteauneuf, this has a wealth of red berries and summer flowers. The very solid tannins have been expertly crafted, and they build beautifully in the long finish. Considering how the vineyards were hit by hail just before the harvest, this has turned out very well. Drink or hold." (4/10/25)
92 points, Wine Advocate:
"A blend of 80% Grenache and the rest of cinsault, syrah, and mourvèdre, the 2022 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Télégramme offers up aromas of flowers, dark cherries, and dark wild berries, followed by a medium- to full-bodied, structured, and concentrated palate with velvety tannins and a long, dense finish." (9/26/24)
92 points, Vinous:
The 2022 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Télégramme kicks off with crushed violets, ripe raspberry, wild strawberry, and a pinch of dried herbs. Leafy gradations add more complexity. Round and elegant, the full-bodied 2022 walks off the stage with persistence on the juicy finish. What a lovely
Châteauneuf-du-Pape. (11/24)
Alcohol by Volume (ABV %): 14.5%
Farming Practices: Organic viticulture; estate-managed vineyards
Producer Name: Domaine du Vieux Télégraphe
Old World / New World: Old World
Country of Origin: France
Region: Châteauneuf-du-Pape AOC, Southern Rhône
Grape Varietals: Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre, Cinsault
Vintage: 2022
Wine Style: Still red; medium- to full-bodied; savory; Rhône blend
Winemaking Techniques: Traditional fermentation; partial whole-cluster use; large-format oak aging; minimal intervention
Pack Size: 750 mL
Container Style: Burgundy-style bottle
Closure Style: Natural cork
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