In Bond Fine Wine. 2010 Vieux Donjon Chateauneuf du Pape, Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Rhone, France. Red Rhone in 6x150cl. Top critic score: 96/100 (RP). Drinking window: 2015–2036. Sold in bond by Albany Vintners, independent fine wine merchants.
Robert Parker (RP) — 96/100 · Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com, 01/10/2012 · Drink 2015-2035
The 2010 Chateauneuf du Pape is a traditionally made cuvee aged totally in tank and foudre. Its inky/purple color is followed by a sweet bouquet of black olives, incense, blackberries, mulberries, black cherries and lavender. This perfumed, super-concentrated 2010 possesses good acidity, ripe tannin and a full-bodied, expansive mouthfeel. This mouth-coating, saturated, dense Chateauneuf du Pape h…
Robert Parker (RP) — 93–95/100 · Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com, 01/10/2011 · Drink 2015-2035
A brilliant effort that ranks alongside the 2007, the 2010 Chateauneuf du Pape boasts abundant notes of black cherry liqueur interwoven with black currant, blueberry, spring flower, roasted herb, licorice, pepper and bouquet garni characteristics. Full-bodied with good acidity, terrific purity, a fleshy mouthfeel and a long finish, it should be even better in 4-5 years and last for two decades or…
Nicolas Greinacher (NG) — 94/100 · Vinous, 01/08/2024 · Drink 2024-2036
The 2010 Chateauneuf-du-Pape ranks among the finest vintages ever bottled at Le Vieux Donjon. Prominent notes of tobacco, sandalwood, dried red fruits and a flicker of melted licorice come to life. Neatly structured with polished tannins, the full-bodied 2010 gracefully concludes with a long, savory finish. Already drinking well today, it will easily hold for another decade thanks to its impeccab…