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
Super tasty Bordeaux (Coop especially loved it) - Smoke, slate, cassis, dried cherries. Alcohol forward but smoothed out quickly once decanted. Enjoyed with pasta and White Christmas — 5 months ago
Really great Pinot Noir wine. — 5 years ago
Great nose. Complex and smooth as velvet. — 3 months ago
Excellent, smooth, rich ; initially sharp, mellowed after several hours open; 2020 vintage — 4 months ago
1hr+ decant. Loved this! Dark red color with a high quality nose and finish. Tough to describe but it’s what you expected to smell and taste in a higher end Bordeaux. I sensed some Italian influence as the tannins were prominent. Paired nicely with ham and sweet potatoes. Merry Christmas!! — 5 months ago
heavy and up front, needs more time… — 8 months ago
Tastes new but after breathing a little 😋 plus only $13 — 4 years ago
A lovely red wine for our evening! — 6 years ago
Intoxicating nose. Ultimate dessert wine — 6 years ago
This was delicious with tastes of melon very mellow. We loved it. — 4 months ago
After a 1 hour decant this was a wonderful, well-balanced Syrah. It paired very well with a pork tenderloin. — 5 months ago
Great storage on this one. Perfect match for a Wagyu Filet Mignon K&L notes as follows Perfect drinking 29 year old Bordeaux for about $1 per year! I love their 2004, but this wine is even better. 1995 was great Merlot year in Bordeaux and the grape shines through here. Sweet and fresh on the palate. The nose has some bottle Bouquet and touch of blueberry aromas. It is still lush on the palate. An old Bill Blatch find in the 80s. And it will cellar some more years with out a problem. Buy it by the case and enjoy with a short rib or lamb dish.
Drink from 2023 to 2032 — 8 months ago
2 February 2018. Wineshop, New York, NY. — 6 years ago
Amanda Dreps
Delicious birthday wine — 3 months ago