2005 Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Vieux Donjon
Wine Details
Wine Details
Producer: Vieux Donjon
Appellation: Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Old/New World: Old World
Country: France
Region: Southern Rhône
Colour: Red
Style: Still
% ABV: 14.5%
Drink Dates: 2015-2025
Maturity: 
Sweetness: 1
Grape Variety: Tasting Notes
Tasting Notes
"Vieux Donjon has produced a classic Châteauneuf du Pape in 2005, and it has the focused, structured feel of the vintage, yet avoids the harsh tannin that’s found in a lot of cuvees. Exhibiting impressive notes of peppered meats, tapenade, sweet spice, iron and garrigue, with a core of sweet Grenache fruit, this beauty is medium to full-bodied, concentrated and textured on the palate, with superb overall balance. It’s enjoyable today, but will continue to evolve nicely for another decade or longer." Jeb Dunnock
Sweetness Explained
Sweetness Explained
Sweetness
All our wines are given a Sweetness Indicator from 1 to 5, with 1 being the driest and 5 being the sweetest.
This can be found for every wine under the Wine Details tab.
Most red wines are dry and therefore are indicated with a 1. The sweetness becomes more relevant with white wines, sparkling wines and pudding/dessert wines such as Sauternes and Tokaji.
Location Explained
Location Explained
Location
AVAILABLE: Currently lying in our storage at London City Bond Dinton Woods
The wine can be dispatched immediately.
TO ARRIVE: Currently lying abroad or in transit
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Pricing Information
Pricing Information
Pricing
UNDER BOND PRICES: Exclusive of UK Duty & VAT
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Additional Information
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