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Le Vieux Donjon

Owners: Marie José and Lucien Michel
Address: Avenue Saint Joseph 9, 84232 Chateauneuf du Pape Cedex.
Tel. 490 837 003
Direct sale: Only by appointment.

The domain was founded by the father of Lucien Michel, Marcel Michel, who did the first bottling at his domain in 1966. Since 1979 Marie José and Lucien Michel have run the property. The next generation Claire Michel are ready to continue when Lucien Michel decides to retire.

The domain covers 14 ha of Chateauneuf du Pape, one of them with white varieties.

The vinification process is in the best sence of the word traditional. Only one cuvée of red and of white Chateauneuf du Pape is made.

The vineyards are situated in the area around Cabrieres and Mont Redon

The cellars of the domain is situated on the route from Chateauneuf du Pape to Courthezon and the buildings at Avenue Saint Joseph is today serving as the private mansion for the family.

Wines:

Chateauneuf du Pape
75% Grenache, 10% Syrah, 10% Mourvedre and 5% Cinsault.
Aged for 6 months in cement tank and then about 12 months in foudres.

Chateauneuf du Pape Blanc
Equal shares of Roussanne, Grenache Blanc and Clairette