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2015 Le Vieux Donjon Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Red Rhone Blend
- France
- Rhône
- Southern Rhône
- Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Community Tasting Notes 92
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AMC Eagle wrote: 93 points
March 20, 2024 - Decanted for 30+ minutes. Medium+ garnet-ruby in colour. Nose of figs, blackberries, red cherries, along with some sandalwood and unripe apple peels. On the palate, getting some peppery kirsch, provençal herbs, some garrigue, plums, and iodine are noticed; some tannins noticed. Medium bodied with a medium+ finish. Very nice, wish I have another bottle to try again 2-4 years which I believe will be its peak.
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thesternowl wrote: 91 points
January 17, 2024 - Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of two days. It was very good on Day 2 but I think it was more interesting on Day 1 after about 90min of air. The 2015 Donjon pours a deep ruby color with a near opaque core; medium+ viscosity with no staining of the tears. On the nose, developing with notes of dark brambles fruits, some bruised strawberry, some garrigue, some stony minerals and spices. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium(+?) tannins and medium acidity. Confirming the notes from the nose with a touch of cracked black pepper there too. The finish is medium. To my palate, this has entered that awkward, quiet stage that some CdP’s enter between year 5-10. It’s trying to show some secondary character but it’s just not willing to use its voice. A lot of the ingredients are there though. Drink now with some patience and grace otherwise I wouldn’t try again until after 2025. FWIW, it was a lovely pairing with cassoulet.
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MatLot Likes this wine: 94 points
January 13, 2024 - 3/4 still amazing wine thx god i have 1 more
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Renevin Likes this wine: 92 points
December 30, 2023 - Très beau nez, fruits rouges confiturés, pétrole, champignon. En bouche ampleur moyenne, tout en rondeur, bien fondu. Longueur moyenne. Les verres se vident vite.
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broadband013 wrote: 91 points
December 20, 2023 - Très bon, à boire
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Wine Definition
- Vintage 2015
- Type Red
- Producer Le Vieux Donjon
- Varietal Red Rhone Blend
- Designation n/a
- Vineyard n/a
- Country France
- Region Rhône
- SubRegion Southern Rhône
- Appellation Châteauneuf-du-Pape
- UPC Codes 089208910946, 356812234567, 3568162234567, 451136467500, 645971002075, 785255005795
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 37 (1%)
- In Cellars 2,610 (73%)
- Consumed 950 (26%)
Food Pairing
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- SubRegionSouthern Rhône
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