Luminous expression of the great southern whites, the Vieux Télégraphe Blanc 2024 offers a nuanced view of Châteauneuf-du-Pape, both broad and finely chiselled. From the Domaine du Vieux Télégraphe, owned by the Brunier family since 1891, it draws its strength from the plateau de la Crau, a terroir of rolled pebbles that store the day’s heat and return a distinctive energy. This geology of stones and sands, combined with ripe, composed vines, yields a white of character and precision. The 2024 vintage stands out for a subtle union of caressing density and mineral tension, giving the wine a commanding presence at the table. You will find a deeply French style, an aesthetic of balance where saline sapidity answers delicate fruit, a nod to southern light tamed by the rigour of a great estate. A wine for lovers of harmony, for contemporary kitchens as well as classic recipes, and for fine cellars that cultivate the art of time.

Assemblage et vinification

Heir to an emblematic Châteauneuf-du-Pape white blend, the 2024 marries Clairette for lift and freshness, Roussanne for texture and aromatic weight, Grenache Blanc for flesh, and Bourboulenc for verticality and length. The signature of the plateau de la Crau expresses itself through a clear mineral thread, a carrier of energy and purity. In the winery, the approach seeks fruit accuracy and terroir transparency, in order to preserve the delicate saline line that makes this cru unique. The blend is conceived like a chiaroscuro score, where each grape brings a nuance, a gesture, an inflection, resulting in a silky texture without heaviness, a savoury breadth without excess. The outcome, very well structured, promises good ageing potential, with a bouquet that gains complexity over years in the cellar.

Notes de dégustation

• Robe : Pale yellow with golden highlights, clear and bright, evoking low sunlight on the pebbles of la Crau.
• Nez : Generous and precise bouquet of pear and white peach, ripe citrus, hawthorn and acacia flowers, with accents of anise and fennel carried by a warm-stone sensation.
• Bouche : Broad, caressing entry, a creamy and structured mid-palate, balanced by elegant acidity. Vibrant saline thread, persistent finish on gentle spices and citrus zest.

Température de service et conseils

Serve between 10 and 12 °C in large white wine glasses to encourage aromatic development and to read the minerality. A gentle aeration, a few minutes before serving, reveals the bouquet’s complexity and refines the sensation of freshness. Store bottles quietly, away from light, in a temperate cellar. Thanks to its balance, Vieux Télégraphe Blanc 2024 has a cellaring potential of 5 to 10 years, gradually gaining depth, spicy nuances and texture without losing its saline drive.

Accords mets et vin

• Aperitifs : puff pastry bites with comté, fennel and parmesan tartlets, lightly lemoned salt cod accras.
• Starters : scallop carpaccio with citrus, sea bream crudo, warm lobster with green-anise butter.
• Main courses : roasted turbot with fish-bone jus, free-range poultry with supreme sauce, saffron risotto with shaded vegetables.
• Cheeses : sheep’s tomme, mature comté, slightly aged goat cheese that highlights the minerality.
• Desserts : thin citrus tart, lightly sweet orange-blossom shortbread that respects the wine’s freshness.

Moments de dégustation

Vieux Télégraphe Blanc 2024 is the ideal companion:

• For a seasonal dinner where seafood and great Mediterranean vegetables converse with the wine’s salinity.
• On a special occasion, to offer a refined southern signature.
• As a gift for a connoisseur, to be cellared and allowed to evolve for a few years.

Caractéristiques

• Nom : Vieux Télégraphe Blanc 2024, Domaine du Vieux Télégraphe
• Appellation : Châteauneuf-du-Pape AOC
• Type : White wine
• Millésime : 2024
• Cépages : Clairette, Roussanne, Grenache Blanc, Bourboulenc
• Terroir : Plateau de la Crau, rolled pebbles
• Contenance : 75 cl
• Garde : 5 to 10 years depending on cellar conditions
• Température de service : 10 to 12 °C
• Mention : Contains sulfites