Vieux Telegraphe

Domaine du Vieux Télégraphe is a family-owned winery located in the Châteauneuf-du-Pape appellation of the southern Rhône Valley. The estate takes its name from an old telegraph tower that once stood on the property's highest point, La Crau plateau. The Brunier family has operated the domaine for multiple generations, producing wines exclusively from their vineyards within the Châteauneuf-du-Pape boundaries.

Châteauneuf-du-Pape is renowned for its distinctive terroir of large galets roulés (rounded stones) that retain heat during the day and release it at night, creating optimal ripening conditions. The appellation permits thirteen grape varieties, though Grenache typically forms the backbone of most blends. The region's Mediterranean climate and diverse soils produce wines known for their power, complexity, and aging potential, with traditional expressions emphasizing ripe fruit, herbs, and mineral notes.

The estate produces both their flagship Châteauneuf-du-Pape from estate vineyards and the Télégramme cuvée, which represents a more accessible expression of the appellation's character. Their wines typically feature Grenache as the primary variety, blended with Syrah and other permitted Rhône varietals to create balanced, terroir-driven expressions.