The 2021 Vieux Donjon Chateauneuf du Pape is a proprietary blend red wine from the renowned Chateauneuf du Pape appellation in Southern Rhone, France. This vintage combines 75% Grenache, 10% each Syrah and Mourvèdre, and 5% Cinsault, co-fermented and matured in foudre.

Decanter awarded the wine a score of 93, describing it as “a smoky style that’s a touch herbal and meaty” with “good weight and texture.” The review highlighted its “saline expression” and “crisp raspberry acidity” with “quite strict tannins,” noting that it will always maintain a lean style but has the potential to age interestingly.

James Suckling also gave it a 93 score, appreciating its “excellent raspberry and strawberry aromas” and the “surprisingly fine tannins” for a challenging vintage. He remarked on its youthful nature, suggesting it will reach ideal harmony with a bit more time in the bottle, and recommended it be enjoyed best from 2024.

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate rated it a 92, labeling it a “charming, easy-drinking effort” with “scents of cherries and garrigue.” The review noted its medium to full-bodied, silky texture, and classic finish with a hint of dark chocolate, yet did not regard it as exceptional.

Jeb Dunnuck also scored it 92, noting its “beautiful perfume of ripe cherries, fresh strawberries, sappy green flowers, and peppery garrigue.” He praised its medium-bodied, layered, and elegant nature, with fine tannins and outstanding length, seeing it as a fresh and nuanced representation of the vintage, comparable to the 2008.

Wine Spectator’s review, also scoring it 92, commended its “aromatic beauty” with “incense, violets and red currant flavors melded with a layer of finely crushed graphite.” The “chalk-fine tannins” guiding the medium-length finish added a nice chewiness, making it drinkable now through 2032.

Vinous provided a slightly lower score of 91, describing it as a “refined and predominately red-fruited beauty” with “licorice and herbaceous components.” It was framed by gentle tannins, more medium than full-bodied, and finished brightly.

In summary, the 2021 Vieux Donjon Chateauneuf du Pape is a well-regarded wine with consistent scores around 92-93, praised for its balanced structure, fine tannins, and potential for aging.