94p/Parker.
*****/Parker. "Masser af krop og muskler,
ingen klodset mastodont; virkelig kompleks
og elegance bag det magtfulde ydre" -Norman.
Michel ejer 14 hkt på den mest stenede del
af det høje plateau. 80-årige vinstokke.
Seneste høst af lavt udbytte (25-30 hl),
50% stilke indgår i gæring.
Magtfuld vin med koncentreret frugt og stor
race -til pris langt under rivaler.
2009 er en klassisk stor årgang på domænet, som
i dag har datteren Claire som vinmager.
"94p. The 2009 Chateauneuf du Pape is dominated by Grenache with major
amounts of Mourvedre, Syrah and other authorized varietals.
Its dense ruby/plum color is followed by aromas of smoked meats,
roasted Provencal herbs, a gamy character and lots of kirsch,
black currant and blue fruits. Rich and full-bodied, it is
softer than most young vintages of Vieux Donjon tend to be, a
nd should drink well for 12-15 years.
Now that Lucien Michel has inched his way into retirement,
his young daughter, Claire, who did an apprenticeship at NapaÆs
Harlan Estate, is in full control of the winemaking (another
example of a woman who has taken charge of a famous estate)".
Vinen er en af de ypperste i Châteauneuf, f.eks.
2008:
93p/Spectator (bedst i årgang): "This is rock-solid, with crushed
raspberry, kirsch, juniper and smoked apple wood
notes, backed by a broad, plush, spice- and
anise-filled finish. Nicely rounded and integrated for
the vintage. Drink now through 2021. 2,200 cases made".
"A strong effort for the vintage, 88-90p" -Parker.
2007: 19ple Classement (af 20),
2006: 93p/Spectator, 2005, 95p/Spectator + nr 3 på Top 100.
******/Ekstrabladet.
