Vieux Donjon (Michel Lucien), Chateauneuf Du Pape Vintage:2018 to affirm its poised balance

to affirm its poised balance in terms of fruit richness

the 2008 is more mineral

This too is deceptively structured though the muscled

all wrapped in a mildly austere and persistent finish

There is a gorgeously refined mouth feel to the medium-bodied flavors that possess fine depth as well as nicely integrated tannins on the mouth coating and attractively persistent finish

Vieux Donjon (Michel Lucien), Chateauneuf Du Pape Vintage:2018 to affirm its poised balanceSolidly built, with a core of warm plum and black cherry preserve flavors, enhanced by lavender, anise and black tea notes that flash throughout. Stays fresh and focused through the finish. Grenache, Syrah, Mourvdre and Cinsault. Best from 2020 through 2035. 700 cases imported. JM