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Chateauneuf Du Pape 2019 - Le Vieux Donjon
The spirit of the wine
A deep, generous and classically Mediterranean Châteauneuf-du-Pape, true to the traditional elegance of Vieux Donjon and the balance of the 2019 vintage.
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France • Rhône Valley • Châteauneuf-du-Pape • Domaine Le Vieux Donjon • Grenache dominant • 2019
Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2019 — Domaine Le Vieux Donjon
This Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2019 from Domaine Le Vieux Donjon embodies a traditional, deep and remarkably balanced expression of the appellation. From a discreet yet highly sought-after estate, it combines Mediterranean richness, fruit purity, garrigue complexity and a structure built for long ageing, in a style that is ample, classic and elegant.
Terroir: Châteauneuf-du-Pape, tradition and depth
Le Vieux Donjon is one of the emblematic estates of Châteauneuf-du-Pape for lovers of traditional, sincere and understated wines. The wine is built around a dominant proportion of Grenache, complemented by the classic grape varieties of the appellation, producing a cuvée of depth, texture and longevity.
The 2019 vintage brings great ripeness, generous substance and remarkable concentration, while retaining freshness and elegance that avoid any sense of heaviness. The result is a powerful yet perfectly balanced Châteauneuf-du-Pape, with the ability to evolve over several decades.
Tasting notes
Appearance: deep red with garnet and purple reflections, dense, brilliant and still very youthful in intensity.
Nose: deep and complex, with blackberry, ripe dark fruits, peppery herbs, garrigue, dried meat, sandalwood, sweet spices and liquorice. With aeration, nuances of warm earth, black olive, fine leather and stewed red fruits may appear.
Palate: ample, concentrated and perfectly balanced, with great fruit purity, ripe tannins and impressive depth of substance. The finish is long, savoury and persistent, carried by the richness of the vintage, underlying freshness and the estate’s classic elegance.
Expert review
99/100 — Jeb Dunnuck
Jeb Dunnuck describes the Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2019 from Domaine Le Vieux Donjon as the greatest vintage he has tasted from this estate, even surpassing the remarkable 2016. His review highlights a wine of impressive richness and depth, while retaining real elegance. The nose reveals notes of peppery herbs, blackberry, garrigue, dried meat and sandalwood. The palate is ample, concentrated and perfectly balanced, driven by great fruit purity, ripe tannins and a remarkable finish. A top-level traditional Châteauneuf-du-Pape, built to evolve for more than twenty years.
Expression of the 2019 vintage
The 2019 vintage gives this wine depth, generosity and strong structure, without excessive heat. The richness of the fruit is balanced by ripe tannins, fine energy and precision that extends the finish. With time, this Châteauneuf-du-Pape should develop more complex notes of fine leather, dried garrigue, tobacco, melted spices, Mediterranean undergrowth and minerality.
In summary: a major Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2019, awarded 99 points by Jeb Dunnuck, combining richness, depth, elegance and outstanding ageing potential in the traditional style of Domaine Le Vieux Donjon.
Food pairings: roast lamb with herbs, rib of beef, Provençal beef stew, game, duck with spices, lamb tagine, confit vegetables, garrigue-inspired cuisine or mature hard cheeses.
Data sheet
- 2025-2040
- Châteauneuf du pape
- Red
- 2019
- IN
- Robert Parker: 96/100
- Rhône south
- Bottle (0.75 l)
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