2005 Domaine du Vieux Telegraphe Chateauneuf du Pape "La Crau" chateau-coutet sheltering it from the inclement

sheltering it from the inclement weather which arrives from the north

000 acres of vineyards planted to Chardonnay

000 acres of the Napa Valley at the close of the 19th century

the Domaine purchased its other monopoly

the house was acquired by the Rouzaud family

2005 Domaine du Vieux Telegraphe Chateauneuf du Pape "La Crau" chateau-coutet sheltering it from the inclementDomaine du Vieux Telegraphe in Chateauneuf du Pape, in the Rhone Valley, was founded in 1898 by Hippolyte Brunier. Located on the highest terrace of the appellation, the domaine was named for an 18th century telegraph relay tower located nearby. Today the 173 acre domaine is run by Daniel and Frederic Brunier, the great grandsons of the founder. Vieux Telegraph is one of the appellations most admired estates. The vineyards are planted to 65% Grenache,