Le Vieux Donjon
Le Vieux Donjon Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Red wine
4.8
Expert Rating
4.4
Highly Reviewed
Price not available
WINE DESCRIPTION
Le Vieux Donjon Châteauneuf-du-Pape is a bold and powerful red wine from the renowned Châteauneuf-du-Pape appellation in the southern Rhône Valley of France. This robust and full-bodied wine is a blend of Grenache, Mourvèdre and Syrah, making it a complex and multi-layered affair. On the nose, Le Vieux Donjon Châteauneuf-du-Pape offers an enticing mix of ripe dark fruit, including plums, cherries and blackberries, as well as a hint of garrigue. On the palate, the wine is bold and intense, with rich flavors of ripe fruit and savory spices that linger on the finish. With its rich structure and bold flavors, Le Vieux Donjon Châteauneuf-du-Pape is an excellent accompaniment to game, rich stews, and hard cheeses.
NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER
Le Vieux Donjon Châteauneuf-du-Pape is an intensely ripe and powerful wine, with aromas of dark fruit, sweet spices, and earthy tones.On the palate, it is full-bodied and dense, with ripe blackberry and cherry flavors, supported by firm tannins and a hint of savory herbs. The finish is long and lingering, with notes of licorice, vanilla, and spice.
EXPERT RATING
4.8
DRINKING WINDOW
Now
2038
Profile
Sweetness:
Dry
Dry
Lusciously Sweet
Alcohol:
High
Very Low Alcohol
Very High
Intensity:
Pronounced
Subtle
Powerful
Body:
Rich
Light Bodied
Full Bodied
Acidity:
Refreshing
Soft
Crisp
Tannin:
Grippy
No Tannin
Grippy
GRAPES (1)
Shiraz/Syrah
ORIGINS
Winery: Le Vieux Donjon
Region: Châteauneuf-du-Pape
CUSTOMER RATING
4.4
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