2020 Le Vieux Donjon Chateauneuf du Pape Blanc

這款教皇新堡白酒帶著陽光與厚實的口感，前調有白桃、梨與熱帶果香，花香與蜂蜜氣息點綴其間；口中質地飽滿、略帶奶油感，但酸度保持清新，礦質與細緻胡椒香為尾韻增添層次。酒莊由 Marie José 與 Lucien Michel 家族經營，注重低產量與手工分選，葡萄園位處典型石礫與沙質土壤，日夜溫差大使果實成熟但保留明亮酸度。酒液採輕柔壓榨與分容器發酵，部分在舊橡木與不鏽鋼中陳年並在酒泥上培養以增厚質地——整體風格是成熟果實與礦感並存的平衡派，適合先醒半小時再飲，搭配烤肉、奶油醬海鮮或濃郁湯品都很合適。

Bright, sun‑kissed and generously textured, this Châteauneuf‑du‑Pape white opens with aromas of white peach, ripe pear, pineapple and honeysuckle, threaded with toasted almond and a delicate herbal lift. On the palate it shows a honeyed, almost creamy mid‑palate balanced by fresh acidity and fine mineral grip; subtle spice and warm stone‑fruit notes linger through a savory, saline finish.

Producer notes: From the family‑run estate of Le Vieux Donjon under Marie José and Lucien Michel, this bottling reflects low yields and careful selection in the southern Rhône’s warm, stony vineyards.

Winemaking notes: Grapes are gently pressed, fermented in a mix of neutral oak and stainless steel to preserve aromatic clarity, and matured on fine lees for texture and complexity. The approach aims to marry sun‑ripeness with freshness and a restrained use of new oak.

Vineyard notes: Vines grow in classic Châteauneuf terroir — sun‑exposed sites with stony, well‑draining soils and substantial diurnal range — contributing ripe fruit, saline minerality and concentrated flavors. Drink slightly chilled after a short decant to let the layers unfurl.

Specification

• Alcohol %: 14%
• Taste: tropical fruit, stone fruit, honeyed, white flowers, almond, herbal, minerality, rich texture, balanced acidity, spice
• Food Matching: Clam, leek and bacon chowder, Pork BBQ spare ribs (sticky sauce), Chilean Wagyu ribeye with Béarnaise, Pulled pork with smoky sauce, Roast chicken or turkey; creamy seafood dishes
• Grape Variety: Roussanne : 33%, Grenache Blanc : 33%, Clairette : 34%,

Winery

Le Vieux Donjon is a family‑run domaine in Châteauneuf‑du‑Pape stewarded by Marie José and Lucien Michel. The estate focuses on small production, careful vineyard management and traditional cellar practices that respect the region’s hot, stony terroir. Whites are crafted to balance ripe southern fruit with freshness and mineral drive.