Handford Wines

Domaine du Vieux Télégraphe is one of the best renowned estates of the Southern Rhône. It is a large estate and there are about 45 hectares of red grapevines planted, with an average age of around 55 years. Blessed with one of the finest locations in the area, the particularly hot microclimate is such that the Bruniers, owners of the estate for almost a century, are able to harvest as much as a week ahead of their neighbours. The blend is a typical one, with Grenache accounting for around two thirds, the rest being made up of Syrah and Mourvèdre in roughly equal proportions, and a tiny bit of Cinsault.

The Wine

Magnificent wines from one of CNDP's best estates. This early drinking second wine is wonderful and simply delicious after a warm and dry 2005 vintage. Grenache, Syrah and Mourvedre make for a wonderfully complex wine that won't break the bank. Remember, there are no good cheap Chateauneufs anymore but this wine comes close!

Single Bottle: £22.95

In a case of 12: £21.80