Le Vieux Donjon Blanc 2013
White
Châteauneuf-du-Pape, France
7.6
WineSaint
Smoky stones and jasmine emerge on the nose, with citrus oils adding brightness. The palate shows impressive tension. Bitter pear and ginger spice wrapped in steely minerality. Floral complexity builds on the lengthy, structured finish.
smoky stonesbitter peargingerjasmine
Label
Le Vieux Donjon
→A family estate in Châteauneuf-du-Pape producing serious, age-worthy reds built around old-vine Grenache, alongside a small-production white. Consistent across vintages, understated in profile, reliable at the top of the appellation.