Domaine Grand Veneur - Châteauneuf-du-Pape Le Miocène 2019
2*Étoiles
Hachette
89/100
Robert Parker
16/20
Jancis Robinson
"Grown on a north-facing clay-limestone plot in the La Fontaine vineyard, this cuvée blends Clairette and Roussanne. Aged without oak, it reveals distinct floral and spicy notes. Stone fruit comes through in a round, fresh palate, without a hint of heaviness. The mineral finish, reminiscent of warm stone, prolongs the pleasure.” (Le Guide Hachette des Vins 2021). A white Châteauneuf-du-Pape of great finesse!
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Eye
Pale yellow color with greenish hues
Nose
Delicate aromas of white flowers (hawthorn, honeysuckle) and subtle spices
Palate
A white Châteauneuf-du-Pape of great finesse, striking a balance between liveliness and roundness, with notes of dried apricot, honey, and elderflower
Serve
At 10-12°C
Drink before
2023
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy it with a seafood risotto, monkfish blanquette with morels, or Bresse chicken in cream sauce...
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2020 guide) 1*Star (A high-quality, recommendable wine that lives up to what one would expect from its appellation(s))
About the estate:
A leading figure in Châteauneuf-du-Pape and Tavel, Alain Jaume runs a family-owned business focused on high-quality wine trading as well as their own exceptional vineyards in Châteauneuf-du-Pape and the Côtes du Rhône. Their greatest source of pride is the Vin du Grand-Veneur, a classic Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Clos de Sixte, the family estate located in Tavel, offers a fine representation of the terroir, while in Châteauneuf-du-Pape, the old-vine cuvée ranks among the appellation’s finest wines. The estate’s future is brilliantly secured by Alain Jaume’s children.
Guide Hachette des vins
Rated wine (2021 guide): 2 stars (Outstanding wine)
Rated estate (2022 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer’s wines are regularly recognized by the guide)
About the wine:
Grown on a north-facing clay-limestone plot in the La Fontaine vineyard, this cuvée blends Clairette and Roussanne. Aged without oak, it reveals distinct floral and spicy notes. Stone fruit comes through in a round, fresh palate, without a hint of heaviness. The mineral finish, reminiscent of warm stone, prolongs the pleasure.
About the estate:
Originally from Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Alain Jaume and his sons, Sébastien and Christophe, carry on a winemaking tradition dating back to 1826. They cultivate 155 hectares of organic vineyards spread across four estates: Grand Veneur in Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Clos de Sixte in Lirac, Ch. Mazane in Vacqueyras, and Dom. la Grangette Saint-Joseph in the Côtes-du-Rhône AOC, all complemented by a wine merchant business. A sure bet.
Guide des Vins Gault & Millau
4-star rated estate (Very high-quality production)
About the estate:
In the Jaume family, they have been winemakers "...ever since Mathieu Jaume decided to plant vines in Châteauneuf-du-Pape in 1826." Odile and Alain Jaume and their sons, Christophe and Sébastien, now manage a 70-hectare vineyard (Domaine Grand Veneur, Clos de Sixte) that also produces wines under the Lirac and Côtes du Rhône appellations. As expected, Grenache Noir and Syrah dominate the vineyard’s grape varieties. The estate began transitioning to organic farming in 2009.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Wine rated (2020 guide) 89/100 (Very good wine)
Rated estate (2022 guide) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
About the wine:
The 2019 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc Le Miocène offers a ripe blend of pears and mandarins, supported by a rich, creamy texture. Full-bodied and almost velvety, it features a hint of bitter citrus zest on the finish that helps anchor this Clairette-Roussanne blend, creating a subtle balance.
About the estate:
Jancis Robinson
Wine rated 16/20
Jeb Dunnuck
Rated winery (2022 guide) Recommended
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