Le Vieux Donjon Chateauneuf-du-Pape - 2001 (750ml) Size:750ml not exhibiting the hard edge

not exhibiting the hard edge shown by many 1975s

has very sweet but noticeable tannin

The wine still has a very thick

displaying silky tannins as well as wonderful richness

emaciated Petrus (one of the great deceptions of the vintage)

Le Vieux Donjon Chateauneuf-du-Pape - 2001 (750ml) Size:750ml not exhibiting the hard edgeThe 2001 Chateauneuf du Pape is a beauty! Classic and textbook in style, with ample cured meats, earth, herbs and mature currant and blackberry fruit, it flows onto the palate with full bodied richness, a gorgeous texture and serious length. Its drinking beautifully now, but will continue to shine through 2021. Another bastillion of traditional Chateauneuf du Pape, Vieux Donjon is owned by Lucien and Marie Jose Michel, with the winemaking now firmly