it is also a blend of grape varieties that have traditionally been used for Port
caramel and soft oak spice
then an explosion of black fruits (blackberry
This cuvee is dedicated to Jean Fanniere who decided in the 50s to stop selling his grapes and produce his own Champagne instead
raspberry and wild strawberry is complimented by savoury and earthy notes
Le Vieux Donjon, Chateauneuf- du- Pape 2016 Wechsler it is also a blendJuicy red fruit, a touch of eucalypt on the palate, very fine tannin with a supple, clay like texture and moderate persistence. Good, classic, dry, relatively light this is about as close as Chteauneuf gets to quaffability. Richard Hemming, Jancis Robinson. com (15. 5)