Domaine du Vieux Télégraphe, run by the Brunier family in Châteauneuf-du-Pape, is a classic Rhône estate known for Grenache-driven wines from old vines on the stony La Crau plateau. The “Télégramme” cuvée comes from younger or secondary parcels, offering the estate’s signature style with a slightly earlier-drinking, approachable character.
The 2019 magnum is full of blackberry, cherry, and plum, layered with garrigue herbs, spice, and a hint of leather. On the palate it’s full-bodied yet elegant, with ripe dark fruit, smooth structured tannins, and a long, savory finish. It balances power and freshness, making it enjoyable now or capable of further aging.