Chateauneuf du Pape 2020 Le Vieux Donjon

Classification	Cru Classe
Type	Red
Brand	Le Vieux Donjon
Vintage	2020
Country	France
Region	Rhone
Grape	Rhone Blend
Alcohol %	14%
Volume	0,75
Condition	Perfect
Label	Perfect
Stock	59
Volume	0,375
Condition	Perfect
Label	Perfect
Stock	0
Volume	1,5
Condition	Perfect
Label	Perfect
Stock	1

Professional reviews

Jeb Dunnuck (95)

The 2020 Châteauneuf Du Pape is another winner from this team, and readers can’t go wrong here. Based on 75% Grenache, 10% each of Syrah and Mourvedre, with the balance Cinsault, it was partially destemmed and brought up all in foudre. This beauty just about jumps out of the glass with its Provençal aromatics of ripe cherries, ground pepper, saddle leather, garrigue, and spice. These carry to a medium to full-bodied wine that has the vintage’s charming, pure character front and center, yet still brings good mid-palate density and ripe tannins. Buy a case, count yourself lucky, and enjoy bottles any time over the coming 10-15 years.

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James Suckling (95)

Robert Parker (94)

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.