Vieux-Telegraphe
Domaine du Vieux-Telegraphe makes beautiful wine.
Named after the telegraph tower erected on its property by the inventor of telegraph, Claude Chappe, the winery has been run by the Brunier family since the early part of 20th century with Daniel currently on the helm. The bad news is that the namesake tower was torn down long ago and is but an image on the wine label. The good news is that even without an appointment, Eduard, Daniel's son, loves to take you around and see the operation. So, with the scion leading the way, you get a free pass to the inner working of Vieux-Telegraphe with rows of stainless steel tanks and aging barrels. In the tasting room, Eduard entertains questions on the regions, terroir compositions, and grapes selection with each pouring while directing you to use the spit bucket like a professional should. A gracious host who knows his way around fine wine, Eduard has a promising future in the family business. On the other hand, to be fair, one cannot help but wonder why is a twelve years old hanging out in a wine joint stead of school on an early Wednesday afternoon.
A tasting note of the 1989 Vieux-Telegraphe as part of the visit to the restaurant La Beaugravire.
(Scion and Telegraphe)
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Domaine du Vieux-Telegraphe
Vignobles Brunier
3, route de Chateauneuf du Pape
84360 Bedarrides
T: 04 90 33 00 31
F: 04 90 33 18 47
www.vignoblesbrunier.fr
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Named after the telegraph tower erected on its property by the inventor of telegraph, Claude Chappe, the winery has been run by the Brunier family since the early part of 20th century with Daniel currently on the helm. The bad news is that the namesake tower was torn down long ago and is but an image on the wine label. The good news is that even without an appointment, Eduard, Daniel's son, loves to take you around and see the operation. So, with the scion leading the way, you get a free pass to the inner working of Vieux-Telegraphe with rows of stainless steel tanks and aging barrels. In the tasting room, Eduard entertains questions on the regions, terroir compositions, and grapes selection with each pouring while directing you to use the spit bucket like a professional should. A gracious host who knows his way around fine wine, Eduard has a promising future in the family business. On the other hand, to be fair, one cannot help but wonder why is a twelve years old hanging out in a wine joint stead of school on an early Wednesday afternoon.
A tasting note of the 1989 Vieux-Telegraphe as part of the visit to the restaurant La Beaugravire.
(Scion and Telegraphe)
Details
Domaine du Vieux-Telegraphe
Vignobles Brunier
3, route de Chateauneuf du Pape
84360 Bedarrides
T: 04 90 33 00 31
F: 04 90 33 18 47
www.vignoblesbrunier.fr
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