Le Vieux Donjon
Chateauneuf-du-Pape 2005

95 points
4,250 cases made
France

This estate is run by Lucien Michel, his wife, Marie-
Jose, and daughter Claire. Keeping to tradition, they
make only one cuvee of red Chateauneuf-du-Pape.
The 2005 comprises 75 percent Grenache (from vines
averaging 90 years of age), 15 percent Syrah and 10
percent Mourvedre and Cinsault. The Michels chose to
retain 50 percent of the stems during fermentation to
build the wine's structure. The wine is matured in
foudres at least two years old.