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This synergy between the surface stony deposits and the clay subsoil positively influences the structure and elegance of the wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it is produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe rigorous production begins in the vineyard with a meticulous \u003cstrong\u003ehand-harvest\u003c\/strong\u003e, followed in the cellar by selective destemming and a gentle pressing of the grapes. The \u003cstrong\u003etraditional fermentation\u003c\/strong\u003e lasts between 25 and 40 days and takes place partly in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks and partly in wooden vats, before concluding with pneumatic pressing and malolactic fermentation. 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Fermented in vats and aged in oak barrels, this wine boasts a deep mahogany colour with intense red hues, typical of Châteauneuf-du-Pape. The bouquet offers bold \u003cstrong\u003earomas of ripe cherries\u003c\/strong\u003e, black fruits, aromatic herbs and light notes of leather. On the palate, it reveals itself as round and velvety, with a fleshy structure, well-integrated tannins and a vibrant minerality that leads the sip towards an extremely juicy finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe grapes are grown on the renowned \u003cstrong\u003eLa Crau plateau\u003c\/strong\u003e and in vineyards located near the communes of Bédarrides, Courthézon and Sorgues. The identity of this wine is rooted in \u003cstrong\u003estony soils\u003c\/strong\u003e rich in pebbles, geological elements capable of transferring a \u003cstrong\u003edistinct mineral character\u003c\/strong\u003e to the glass. The Vieux Télégraphe winery cultivates these parcels with great dedication, taking its name from an old 19th-century optical telegraph tower that stood right near the estate's vineyards.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it is produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe production process begins with a \u003cstrong\u003emanual harvest\u003c\/strong\u003e, selecting only bunches from young vines and the Clos La Roquète vineyard through rigorous double sorting. After fermentation in vats and initial maturation in stainless steel, the wine rests in \u003cstrong\u003elarge French oak barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e, an essential step to smooth its tannins. A \u003cstrong\u003egentle filtration\u003c\/strong\u003e completes the production process. At the table, it is the ideal choice to accompany assorted tapas, savoury seafood rice soups or an intense salt cod stew.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and facts\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFounded in 1891 by Henri Brunier, Domaine du Vieux Télégraphe owes its name to an ancient optical telegraph tower located near the vineyards of the \u003cstrong\u003eLa Crau plateau\u003c\/strong\u003e. This is where the grapes for Télégramme are grown, the estate's prestigious second label, produced from vines less than thirty years old and from the fruit of Clos La Roquète. 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Produced by Vieux Télégraphe from a \u003cstrong\u003eblend\u003c\/strong\u003e of Clairette, Grenache Blanc, Bourboulenc and Roussanne grapes, it is fermented and matured in barrels on the lees. In the glass, it shows a bright pale gold hue, revealing notes of fresh apple, pear and tobacco, while on the palate it proves \u003cstrong\u003esmooth and linear\u003c\/strong\u003e, supported by a crisp minerality towards a persistent finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe grapes grow in the famous Châteauneuf-du-Pape area, in south-east France. This cuvée originates from the single parcel of \u003cstrong\u003eLa Crau\u003c\/strong\u003e, a renowned stony plateau characterised by a unique geology. The soil features a deep layer of clay and molasse, covered on the surface by the characteristic smoothed pebbles. 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