2022 Le Vieux Donjon Chateauneuf du Pape Blanc
The Wine Advocate
RP 94
Reviewed by: Joe Czerwinski
Release Price: NA
Drink Date: 2023 - 2030 ⇒飲み頃に入っています
A 50-50 blend of Clairette and Roussanne, all made and matured in stainless steel, the 2022 Chateauneuf du Pape Blanc is a classic example of Vieux Donjon's white. Scents of tangerine, pineapple and white peach are tinged with just a hint of honeyed richness that somehow enhances rather than compromises the overall sense of freshness. It's medium to full-bodied in the mouth, with a silky texture and ample length.
Published: Sep 30, 2023
2021 Le Vieux Donjon Chateauneuf du Pape
The Wine Advocate
RP 92
Reviewed by: Joe Czerwinski
Release Price: NA
Drink Date: 2023 - 2035 ⇒飲み頃に入っています
A classic blend of 75% Grenache, 10% each Mourvèdre and Syrah and 5% Cinsault, the 2021 Chateauneuf du Pape is a charming, easy-drinking effort. Marked by scents of cherries and garrigue, it's medium to full-bodied, silky, fine and classic but not great, with just a hint of dark chocolate on the finish.
Published: Sep 30, 2023
2021 Le Vieux Donjon Chateauneuf du Pape Blanc
The Wine Advocate
RP 94
Reviewed by:Joe Czerwinski
Release Price:NA
Drink Date:2022 - 2026
Boasting harmonious, honeyed melon and pineapple notes, the 2021 Chateauneuf du Pape Blanc—a blend of Clairette and Roussanne—is medium to full-bodied, rounded and expansive on the palate. It exhibits ample concentration, its weight and flesh framed by bright lime notes and a long, plush, elegant finish.
2020 Le Vieux Donjon Chateauneuf du Pape
The Wine Advocate
RP 94
Reviewed by:Joe Czerwinski
Release Price:NA
Drink Date:2022 - 2033
Vieux Donjon's 2020 Chateauneuf du Pape is a balanced, harmonious effort that offers up pretty aromas of strawberries, raspberries and cherries, accented by hints of crushed stone and dusty earth. It's full-bodied and supple, with a long, silky-textured finish. Richer and riper than the 2021, it shows great harmony and texture. Tasted twice (once blind), with consistent notes.
2019年は乾燥した猛暑の年で病気の心配もなく葡萄の出来は素晴らしかったが、ジュースがとても少なく収穫量は少なめ。白は南国果実や桃、熟した柑橘果実を連想させるような香り、リッチな果実味で余韻もとても長いしっかりとした味わい。
2019 Le Vieux Donjon Chateauneuf du Pape Blanc
Reviewed by Joe Czerwinski
Issue Date 25th Sep 2020
Source September 2020 Week 4, The Wine Advocate
Rating 93 points
Release Price NA
Drink Date 2020 - 2025 ⇒ 飲み頃に入っています
Hints of white peach, pineapple, melon and lime appear on the nose of the 2019 Chateauneuf du Pape Blanc, a tank-aged blend of Clairette and Roussanne. It's medium to full-bodied, showing some warmer, riper notes of peach on the mid-palate, then balancing those with hints of white pepper and citrus on the long, mouthwatering finish
2018 Le Vieux Donjon Chateauneuf du Pape
Reviewed by Joe Czerwinski
Issue Date 25th Sep 2020
Source September 2020 Week 4, The Wine Advocate
Rating 95 points
Release Price NA
Drink Date 2020 - 2033
A rich, mouthfilling effort, Vieux Donjon's 2018 Chateauneuf du Pape is concentrated and velvety, showing plenty of power and weight. Ripe cherries and raspberries are dusted with clove and star anise, then joined by hints of leather and cocoa on the long, intense finish. This is a beautiful Vieux Donjon that should drink well for more than a decade.
2019 Le Vieux Donjon Chateauneuf du Pape
The Wine Advocate
RP 96
Reviewed by:Joe Czerwinski
Release Price:NA
Drink Date:2024 - 2040
A great vintage of Vieux Donjon, the 2019 Chateauneuf du Pape is still sturdy and tannic, marked by concentrated dark fruit. Powerful and concentrated, it deserves another few years in the cellar, although it begins to be approachable after four hours in a decanter.