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2013 Vieux Donjon (Michel Lucien), Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Rouge
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Start Your Wine Collection with 2013 Vieux Donjon (Michel Lucien), Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Rouge
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Critics Scores
Wine Spectator
Very silky in feel, with lovely raspberry, bitter plum and cherry coulis flavors gliding along, laced with subtle savory, lavender and tobacco notes. Shows a lightly dusty edge to the finish, which has nice length and good underlying acidity. A little shy on stuffing, but delivers lovely range and feel. Drink now through 2024. 4,000 cases made.
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
Showing even better from bottle than barrel, the outstanding 2013 Châteauneuf du Pape is a slightly shifted blend of 60 Grenache, 20 Syrah and 20 Mourvèdre that saw the normal traditional vinification (50 destemmed) and aging in foudre. It reveals a healthy ruby/purple color to go with lots of pepper, Provençal herbs and currants. Medium-bodied, with more density than the 2014, it shows the slightly austere edge to the vintage, yet has a beautiful texture, ripe tannin and an excellent finish. It will have 10-15 years or overall longevity.