Domaine Grand Veneur - Châteauneuf-du-Pape Les Origines 2020
94/100
James Suckling
93+/100
Jeb Dunnuck
" Probably the most modern in the range, Les Origines 2020 is composed of 50% Grenache, 30% Mourvèdre, and the remainder Syrah. Grenache, 30% Mourvèdre, and Syrah. It is entirely destemmed and aged for 16 months in equal parts new barrels and concrete vats. It reflects its aging with a touch of spicy oak, but presents classic southern Rhône notes of black raspberries, blackcurrants, licorice, pepper, and charcuterie. Medium to full-bodied, balanced, and nicely concentrated, this is a beautiful wine that will benefit from 2 to 3 years of aging and will keep until 2035." (Jeb Dunnuck 2022)
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Eye
Purple-red dress
Nose
Highly complex with intense aromas of ripe fruit (cherry, blackberry), spices, roasted coffee, and vanilla.
Mouth
Complex aromas blending spices and ripe fruit, supported by concentrated, silky tannins. Long finish with notes of iodine, licorice, and pepper. Concentrated and refined.
Serve
At 16-17°C. Decant if less than 5 years old.
Open
1 hour before
Drink from
2023
Drink before
2030-2035
Food and wine pairings
Pairs well with game, roasted or sauced red meats, mature cheeses, etc.
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2020 guide) 1*Star (A serious, recommendable production, in line with what one would expect from its appellation(s))
About the estate:
A key figure in Châteauneuf-du-Pape and Tavel, Alain Jaume runs a high-quality wine business with his family, as well as owning some beautiful vineyards in Châteauneuf-du-Pape and Côtes du Rhône. Their main source of pride is the Grand-Venu wine, a classic Châteauneuf. The Clos de Sixte, the family estate located in Tavel, offers a beautiful example of the cru, while in Châteauneuf-du-Pape, the cuvée from old vines is one of the finest wines in the appellation. The future of the estate is brilliantly assured by Alain Jaume's children.
Guide Hachette des vins
Rated estate (2022 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer's wines are regularly recognized by the guide)
About the estate:
Originally from Castelpapale, Alain Jaume and his sons, Sébastien and Christophe, continue a winemaking tradition that dates back to 1826. They organically cultivate 155 hectares of 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:
The Jaume family has been involved in winemaking "since Mathieu Jaume decided to cultivate vines in Châteauneuf-du-Pape in 1826." Odile and Alain Jaume and their sons, Christophe and Sébastien, now run a 70-hectare vineyard (Domaine Grand Veneur, Clos de Sixte), which also produces Lirac and Côtes du Rhône appellations. Grenache Noir and Syrah are naturally the dominant grape varieties. The estate began its transition to organic farming in 2009.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Rated estate (2022 guide) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
About the estate:
James Suckling
Wine rated (2022 guide) 94/100
About wine:
The immense nose of violet pastilles, blackberries, smoked bacon, and a hint of hot asphalt leads us to an expansive but beautifully balanced Châteauneuf, endowed with fine, powdery tannins. There is so much character with bitter chocolate, but this corresponds exactly to the deep fruit and leads to a long crescendo finish, with fascinating hints of balsamic and warm dry earth. Drink now, but best from 2025.
Jeb Dunnuck
Wine rated (2022 guide) 93+/100
Rated estate (2022 guide) Recommended
About wine:
Probably the most modern in the range, Les Origines 2020 is composed of 50% Grenache, 30% Mourvèdre, and the remainder Syrah. Grenache, 30% Mourvèdre, and Syrah. It is entirely destemmed and aged for 16 months in equal parts new barrels and concrete vats. It reflects its aging with a touch of spicy wood, but presents classic southern Rhône notes of black raspberries, blackcurrants, licorice, pepper, and charcuterie. Medium to full-bodied, balanced, and nicely concentrated, this is a beautiful wine that will benefit from 2 to 3 years of aging and will keep until 2035.
Customer rating
4/5
based on 1 review
Note and opinion by Mr. JACQUES R. Published on 06/02/2025
Much better after aerating for half a day. Wait...
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