Vieux-Donjon
Six Magnums (1.50) $350 per Magnum
Excellent condition
E/M for Photo, Info.
Ownership-30 Acres, ? Cases Produced
Average age of vines, ? years
70 % Grenache, 10% Syrah, 10% Mouvedre & 10% misc
Chateauneuf du Pape, France
Another bastillion of traditional Chateauneuf du Pape, Vieux Donjon is owned by Lucien and Marie Jose Michel, with the winemaking now firmly in the hands of their talented daughter, Claire Michel. They produce a single red and white Chateauneuf du Pape, with the red always a rough blend of 75% Grenache, 10% Syrah, 10% Mourvedre and the balance a mix of other permitted varieties. They started partial destemming in 1993, pulling out the green stems and keeping the more lignified stems. Aging occurs all in concrete tanks and older foudre. These wines have classic Chateauneuf du Pape character and broad drink windows.