Le Vieux Donjon
Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Châteauneuf-du-Pape
2000
Vintage
Varietal
Grenache
Where it is, November 2026
Past Window: the full drinking arc closed in 2025.
This bottle is beyond its drinking horizon.
The ‘00 Châteauneuf-du-Pape.
Le Vieux Donjon Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2000 is a Grenache from France.
Cellared Ageability Index (CAI) drinking timeline
Storage and bottle condition can shift the experience.
The peak window sits inside the broader full drinking arc.
Tasting note
Le Vieux Donjon Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2000 has a full body, balanced acidity, and firm tannins.
The 2000 vintage
Le Vieux Donjon's 2000 Châteauneuf-du-Pape is a Grenache from France.
About Le Vieux Donjon
Le Vieux Donjon's Châteauneuf-du-Pape is a Grenache from France.
Pairing suggestions
Cellared suggestions based on the wine and dish descriptions.
Bone-in ribeye with rosemary butter
The pairing is scaled to the wine's full body.
Braised short ribs with truffle polenta
The wine's balanced acidity keeps the pairing lively.
Aged Comté with quince paste
The pairing leaves room for the wine's firm tannins.
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Frequently Asked
What is Le Vieux Donjon Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2000?
Le Vieux Donjon Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2000 is a Grenache from France.
What does Le Vieux Donjon Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2000 taste like?
Le Vieux Donjon Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2000 has a full body, balanced acidity, and firm tannins.
When should Le Vieux Donjon Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2000 be opened?
The canonical CAI full drinking arc is 2003-2025. Within that arc, the peak window is 2005-2019. The full arc is the broader period the wine may drink well; the peak window is when it is most likely to show its best balance. Storage, fill level, cork condition, and preference can shift the decision. Taste before adding more air or holding the rest.
What pairs with Le Vieux Donjon Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2000?
Pair this wine with Bone-in ribeye with rosemary butter; Braised short ribs with truffle polenta; or Aged Comté with quince paste.