Over three years since I opened up the first bottle. Still young-ish but much easier to drink after a quick decant of half an hour. All the typical scents and taste of C9DP. Very balanced. Clearly from a warm climate but retaining ample freshness. Like it a lot. Hope I can keep my hands off it in the coming years to check in on the remaining bottles every couple of years — 3 months ago
[Tasted on February 14, 2024 at Home]
Dried cherry and raspberry fruit, with bay leaf, earth and licorice. — 3 months ago
Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of two days. It was very good on Day 2 but I think it was more interesting on Day 1 after about 90min of air. The 2015 Donjon pours a deep ruby color with a near opaque core; medium+ viscosity with no staining of the tears. On the nose, developing with notes of dark brambles fruits, some bruised strawberry, some garrigue, some stony minerals and spices. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium(+?) tannins and medium acidity. Confirming the notes from the nose with a touch of cracked black pepper there too. The finish is medium. To my palate, this has entered that awkward, quiet stage that some CdP’s enter between year 5-10. It’s trying to show some secondary character but it’s just not willing to use its voice. A lot of the ingredients are there though. Drink now with some patience and grace otherwise I wouldn’t try again until after 2025. FWIW, it was a lovely pairing with cassoulet. — 4 months ago
In a great place right now. Power and elegance. Impeccable balance. — 5 months ago
Medium-deep ruby color.
Aromas of raspberry, cherry, soft oak spice.
Dry. Flavors of raspberry, cherry, cinnamon, peppercorn, clove. Medium, velvety tannins.
Intensity: 5/5
Complexity: 3/5
Balance: 4/5
Finish: 4/5 — 6 months ago
Medium ruby color.
Aromas of raspberry, cinnamon.
Dry. Flavors of raspberry compote, cinnamon, strawberry, pepper. Medium, velvety tannins.
Intensity: 4/5
Complexity: 3/5
Balance: 5/5
Finish: 4/5 — 7 months ago
Sweet spicy, aroma and taste. Various colored berries, cherries. Smooth. Rich and Elegant. 20 @16000, GDr, 240319 — 2 months ago
Slightly cloudy garnet ruby core . Some herbal and slightly funky undergrowth , dried red fruits, dried mushroom , tobacco and dried spices, touch medicinal also. On the palate still some fruit , dried red cherry, those sous bois notes , rose and spice , liquorice . Balanced acidity, noticeable slightly angular tannin. Ok length with just a touch of warmth , slightly smoky finish . This is mature and should be drunk as I don’t see it improving. Drink Now and next 5 years . — 3 months ago
AK - 4
CK - 4 — 3 months ago
Deep, dark fruit compote. Slightly bretty, barnyard quality.
— 4 months ago
Clean. Balanced. Very mild tannins. — 5 months ago
Very smooth — 6 years ago
Vineyard brands tasting. $38 — 2 months ago
Delicious birthday wine — 3 months ago
From Chambers birthday 2020 on 10/8/2023. Lovely, dark luxardo cherry, raisin, licorice knows.  Muscular straight up structure. Nice continuity between nose and palate. — 7 months ago
Well balanced deep rich red and dark fruit. At or near peak but should hold on for a few years — 9 months ago
Tre bien mes amis. Amour from a smooth unidentified varietal awaits your every savoury sip. I’d write more but I’m a bit too irve. Bonne nuit. — 3 years ago
Jay Kline
The color of the 2000 Pignan is a brilliant pale ruby color and slightly cloudy. Noticeably lighter in complexion than the others in the CdP flight. Yep…it has that scintillating, heady nose that is so unique to Rayas. Pine needles, wild strawberries, cardamom…woof. This bottle had some VA but I didn’t mind. Perhaps not the most exciting Rayas but I’m splitting hairs here. A very nice pairing with cassoulet, Toulouse sausage and duck confit. Drink now and through 2035. Merci Matt! — 2 months ago