Vintage Description Pack Size Case Duty Stock Price
Vintage 2010 Chateauneuf-du-Pape Rouge, Vieux Donjon (Michel Lucien) Pack Size 1 x 75cl Case – Duty IB Stock 1 Price £35.00 £38.33 £46.00

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Tasting Notes

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Robert Parker Wine Advocate Joe Czerwinski - 29 Sep 23
Another great Vieux Donjon, the 2010 Chateauneuf du Pape boasts fascinating, complex aromas of licorice, spice drops, black cherries, leather and dusty earth. Full-bodied and silky-textured, it's compelling stuff, long on the finish, with plenty of life still ahead of it.
Drinking Date: 2023 - 2035
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Vinous Nicolas Greinacher - 01 Nov 25
The 2010 Châteauneuf-du-Pape ranks among the finest vintages ever bottled at Le Vieux Donjon. Prominent notes of tobacco, sandalwood, dried red fruits and a flicker of melted licorice come to life. Neatly structured with polished tannins, the full-bodied 2010 gracefully concludes with a long, savory finish. Already drinking well today, it will easily hold for another decade thanks to its impeccable balance.
Drinking Date: 2024 - 2036
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Jancis Robinson Jancis Robinson - 01 Dec 11
75% Grenache, 10% Syrah, 10% Mourvèdre, 5% Cinsault. 16 months in foudre. 45,000 bottles. Healthy deep crimson. Fruit seems borderline overripe but there is lots of interesting spice though plus a black pepper grace note. Very rich indeed! Like a sort of spice box assortment with some fine tannins on the end. Lots of intensity. Acid and tannins lurk. This could only be Châteauneuf... Its only fault is to be a tad too hot on the end. (JR)
Drinking Date: 2016 - 2028
Châteauneuf-du-Pape Vineyard Fine Wine

Chateauneuf-du-Pape

Châteauneuf-du-Pape, a prestigious appellation in France's Southern Rhône Valley, is famous for its rich, complex red wines. These full-bodied wines primarily feature Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvèdre, with bold flavours of dark fruit, spices, and earthy undertones, often with a peppery note and velvety texture. The region's unique terroir, marked by large round stones and diverse soils, adds depth to its wines. Top producers include Domaine du Pegau, Château de Beaucastel, and Domaine Janasse, all celebrated for showcasing Châteauneuf-du-Pape's distinctive character.