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97 Wine Spectator -
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Gorgeous nose of crushed berries and juniper draws you in, while a lush palate of still-youthful plum, red currant and blackberry fruit envelops you. Then an undertow of roasted game bird, soppressata, tar and well-aged balsamic with a touch of sweetness carry the finish. Awesome showing.
Technical Details
- Blend75% Grenache, 10% Syrah, 10% Mourvedre
- WinemakerClaire Fabre
- CountryFrance
- RegionRhone
- AppellationChateauneuf-du-Pape
- Farming MethodOrganically Farmed
- Aging/Cooperage18 months in 80% foudres and 20% cement vats
Vieux Donjon Chateauneuf du Pape 1995
Rhone Blends | France
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About the Producer
The domain was founded by the father of Lucien Michel, Marcel Michel, who did the first bottling at his domain in 1966. Since 1979 Marie José and Lucien Michel have run the property. The next generation Claire Fabre has since 2008 had the responsability for the winemaking. She is married to another winegrower Adrien Fabre Domaine la Florane in Visan. In 2013 Claire's brother François joined her at the domain, and the two of them became officially responsible for the property together with their mother Marie Michel. The domain covers 15 ha of Chateauneuf du Pape, one of them with white varieties. The vinification process is in the best sence of the word traditional. Only one cuvée of red and of white Chateauneuf du Pape is made. The grapes for the reds have for a great part since 1991 been destemmed.