Domaine du Vieux Telegraphe Chateauneuf-du-Pape Blanc 2023
97 Points - Jeb Dunnuck. Vieux Télégraphe’s Blanc is a reminder of just how serious white Châteauneuf can be. Sourced from the stony Plateau de la Crau, it’s a wine that balances freshness with real depth. Clairette leads the way, supported by Roussanne, Grenache Blanc and Bourboulenc, giving a mix of citrus lift, gentle spice and that unmistakable salty, stony edge the estate is known for.
Wine Press Ratings
97 Points - Jeb Dunnuck (2023 Vintage)
"The 2023 Châteauneuf Du Pape Blanc stopped me in my tracks and has an incredible sense of class. Fabulous stone fruits, honeyed orange, white flowers, and a beautiful sense of minerality all define this brilliant white, and it has nicely integrated background oak, medium to full body, a pure, layered, elegant mouthfeel, and a great finish. It’s a “wow” white that brings both richness and freshness. Drink bottles over the coming decade."
Vivino Rating: 4.2 (Dec 2025)
About the Producer
Domaine du Vieux Télégraphe has been run by the Brunier family for five generations, and since 1891. The estate’s vineyards are situated on the famous “Plateau de la Crau” the stony terrace where there is nothing but “galets roulés”, or rounded stones, as far as the eye can see. This special terroir imparts a highly distinctive minerality to the wines. Vieux Télégraphe is made from predominantly three grape varieties, 65% Grenache, 15% Syrah, 15% Mourvèdre plus 5% Cinsault and Clairette. In their state-of-the-art gravity flow winery, the grapes are partially destemmed and are fermented in both stainless steel and wood cuves. The blending is done at the end of June after which the wine is matured in large foudres for 20 months. The red wines are bottled unfined and unfiltered and display tremendous concentration and intense flavours of dark cherry and “garrigue”. The best vintages will age for 20 years and more.
97 Points - Jeb Dunnuck. Vieux Télégraphe’s Blanc is a reminder of just how serious white Châteauneuf can be. Sourced from the stony Plateau de la Crau, it’s a wine that balances freshness with real depth. Clairette leads the way, supported by Roussanne, Grenache Blanc and Bourboulenc, giving a mix of citrus lift, gentle spice and that unmistakable salty, stony edge the estate is known for.
Wine Press Ratings
97 Points - Jeb Dunnuck (2023 Vintage)
"The 2023 Châteauneuf Du Pape Blanc stopped me in my tracks and has an incredible sense of class. Fabulous stone fruits, honeyed orange, white flowers, and a beautiful sense of minerality all define this brilliant white, and it has nicely integrated background oak, medium to full body, a pure, layered, elegant mouthfeel, and a great finish. It’s a “wow” white that brings both richness and freshness. Drink bottles over the coming decade."
Vivino Rating: 4.2 (Dec 2025)
About the Producer
Domaine du Vieux Télégraphe has been run by the Brunier family for five generations, and since 1891. The estate’s vineyards are situated on the famous “Plateau de la Crau” the stony terrace where there is nothing but “galets roulés”, or rounded stones, as far as the eye can see. This special terroir imparts a highly distinctive minerality to the wines. Vieux Télégraphe is made from predominantly three grape varieties, 65% Grenache, 15% Syrah, 15% Mourvèdre plus 5% Cinsault and Clairette. In their state-of-the-art gravity flow winery, the grapes are partially destemmed and are fermented in both stainless steel and wood cuves. The blending is done at the end of June after which the wine is matured in large foudres for 20 months. The red wines are bottled unfined and unfiltered and display tremendous concentration and intense flavours of dark cherry and “garrigue”. The best vintages will age for 20 years and more.
Description
97 Points - Jeb Dunnuck. Vieux Télégraphe’s Blanc is a reminder of just how serious white Châteauneuf can be. Sourced from the stony Plateau de la Crau, it’s a wine that balances freshness with real depth. Clairette leads the way, supported by Roussanne, Grenache Blanc and Bourboulenc, giving a mix of citrus lift, gentle spice and that unmistakable salty, stony edge the estate is known for.
Wine Press Ratings
97 Points - Jeb Dunnuck (2023 Vintage)
"The 2023 Châteauneuf Du Pape Blanc stopped me in my tracks and has an incredible sense of class. Fabulous stone fruits, honeyed orange, white flowers, and a beautiful sense of minerality all define this brilliant white, and it has nicely integrated background oak, medium to full body, a pure, layered, elegant mouthfeel, and a great finish. It’s a “wow” white that brings both richness and freshness. Drink bottles over the coming decade."
Vivino Rating: 4.2 (Dec 2025)
About the Producer
Domaine du Vieux Télégraphe has been run by the Brunier family for five generations, and since 1891. The estate’s vineyards are situated on the famous “Plateau de la Crau” the stony terrace where there is nothing but “galets roulés”, or rounded stones, as far as the eye can see. This special terroir imparts a highly distinctive minerality to the wines. Vieux Télégraphe is made from predominantly three grape varieties, 65% Grenache, 15% Syrah, 15% Mourvèdre plus 5% Cinsault and Clairette. In their state-of-the-art gravity flow winery, the grapes are partially destemmed and are fermented in both stainless steel and wood cuves. The blending is done at the end of June after which the wine is matured in large foudres for 20 months. The red wines are bottled unfined and unfiltered and display tremendous concentration and intense flavours of dark cherry and “garrigue”. The best vintages will age for 20 years and more.
