Ratings
JS 93
Identity
| Producer | Domaine du Vieux Télégraphe |
| Year | 2020 |
| Vol | 0.75 |
| Classification | AOC Châteauneuf-du-Pape |
| Grapes | 80% Grenache, 10% Syrah, 6% Mourvèdre, 4% Cinsault |
| Color | Red |
| Sweetness | Dry |
Tasting
| Color Desc | Deep ruby red color with medium intensity. |
| Aroma | Fresh and floral nose with notes of damson plum, bitter chocolate, strawberries, raspberries, black cherry, garrigue, black pepper, licorice, tobacco, and Provençal herbs. |
| Palate | Full-bodied but silky, fine and elegant palate with rich and dense texture, spicy, wild herb and balsamic nuances, ripe tannins, and a long, tasty finish. |
| Finish | Long and tasty finish with silky-smooth tannins and balanced acidity. |
| Food Pairing | roast meats, game, hearty stews, dishes with rosemary, grilled vegetables |
| Serving Temp | 16-18°C |
| Aging Potential | Drink now or hold for up to 10 years |
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Astringency (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Minerality (1-5)
LOWER THAN AVERAGE
Enology
| ABV % | 14.5 |
| Aging Process | Matured initially in vats for 10 months, then 7 months in 30hl French oak barrels; also references to aging in large neutral French oak foudres. |
| Fermentation | Partially destemmed grapes ferment for 25-35 days in temperature-controlled stainless steel and wood cuves; temperature controlled; malolactic fermentation after pneumatic pressing. |
Terroir
| Altitude (m) | Not specified |
| Soil | Soils with riverbed stones typical of Châteauneuf-du-Pape terroir. |
| Vine Age | Old vines around 60 years for Grenache, young vines from lieux-dits. |
| Harvest Type | manual |
| Harvest Desc | Grapes are hand-picked with double sorting at the vine and a third sorting in the winery to ensure quality. |
Interesting facts
| Télégramme is the second wine of Domaine du Vieux Télégraphe, made from younger vines and old vines not from La Crau or Pied Long, offering a more approachable style ready to drink earlier than the flagship wine. |
Logistics
| Weight | Not specified |
| Cork | natural cork |