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Le Vieux Donjon Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhône Blend 2012
A great wine from France's Rhone Valley. 94 Points Robert Parker: "Most likely even better, the 2012 Chateauneuf du Pape is a classic effort from this estate that could come from nowhere else than the south of France. Garrigue, lavender, pepper, sweet kirsch and blackberry-styled fruits are just some of the notions here and this medium to full-bodied, supple and nicely concentrated 2012 will benefit from short-term cellaring once released. It should have 12-15 years or ultimate longevity. Drink 2016-2027."
Ratings on Delectable
Sipping Fine Wine 
Le Vieux Donjon was created in 1979 with the marriage of Lucien and Marie José Michel. Both Lucien & Marie José's parents owned vineyards in the region, and those holding were combined to form Le Vieux Donjon. Medium Ruby with aromas of sweet black fruits and pepper spice. On the palate complex flavors of cherry and blackberry, with notes if oak and spice. Full body, well balanced with long finish, perfect now. Outstanding.
Le Vieux Donjon was created in 1979 with the marriage of Lucien and Marie José Michel. Both Lucien & Marie José's parents owned vineyards in the region, and those holding were combined to form Le Vieux Donjon. Medium Ruby with aromas of sweet black fruits and pepper spice. On the palate complex flavors of cherry and blackberry, with notes if oak and spice. Full body, well balanced with long finish, perfect now. Outstanding.
9.3
Peter Granoff MS
Master Sommelier, Founder/Partner Ferry Plaza Wine Merchant & Oxbow Cheese & Wine Merchant
I guess if you screwed up CDP in 2012 you should probably consider a career change
I guess if you screwed up CDP in 2012 you should probably consider a career change
9.5
Ryan Mullins
Tasted after being open for 2 days and it was fresh and delicious
Tasted after being open for 2 days and it was fresh and delicious
9.4
Mark Lindzy
Full, rich, spicy but balanced.
Full, rich, spicy but balanced.
8.5
PM
Excellent cdp. Earthy, interesting, complex.
Excellent cdp. Earthy, interesting, complex.
9.3
Matthew Christ
Amazing!!!!
Amazing!!!!
9.2
Amit Patel
Full bodied, smooth but needed a bit more fruit for my liking
Full bodied, smooth but needed a bit more fruit for my liking
8.8Jeff Ball
Peppery, thin on the pallet Tastes great w steak tartare
Peppery, thin on the pallet Tastes great w steak tartare
8.0
CaptainVino!
2012 vintage.
2012 vintage.
8.6
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