Domaine Grand Veneur - Châteauneuf-du-Pape Les Origines 2020
94/100
James Suckling
93+/100
Jeb Dunnuck
" Probably the most modern wine in the range, Les Origines 2020 is made from 50% Grenache, 30% Mourvèdre, and the remainder Syrah. It is fully destemmed and aged for 16 months in equal parts new oak barrels and concrete tanks. It reflects its aging with a touch of spicy oak, but displays classic southern Rhône notes of black raspberries, blackcurrant, licorice, pepper, and cured meats. Medium to full-bodied, balanced, and nicely concentrated, this is a lovely 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
Great complexity with intense aromas of ripe fruit (cherry, blackberry), spices, roasted coffee, and vanilla
Palate
A complex bouquet blending spices and ripe fruit, supported by concentrated, silky tannins. A long finish with hints of sea salt, licorice, and pepper. Concentrated and refined.
Serve
Serve at 16–17°C. Decant if the wine is 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 braised red meats, and aged cheeses…
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 estate (2022 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer’s wines are regularly recognized by the guide)
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
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 the wine:
The immense nose of violet candies, blackberries, smoked bacon, and a hint of hot asphalt leads us to an expansive yet beautifully balanced Châteauneuf, with fine, powdery tannins. There is so much character with dark chocolate, yet it perfectly complements the deep fruit and builds toward the long, crescendoing finish, with fascinating notes of balsamic and warm, dry earth. Drink now, but it will be at its best starting in 2025.
Jeb Dunnuck
Wine rated (2022 guide) 93+/100
Rated winery (2022 guide) Recommended
About the wine:
Probably the most modern wine in the range, Les Origines 2020 is made from 50% Grenache, 30% Mourvèdre, and the remainder Syrah. Grenache, 30% Mourvèdre, and Syrah. It is fully destemmed and aged for 16 months in equal parts new oak barrels and concrete tanks. It reflects its aging with a touch of spicy oak, but displays classic southern Rhône notes of black raspberries, blackcurrant, licorice, pepper, and cured meats. Medium to full-bodied, balanced, and nicely concentrated, this is a fine wine that will benefit from 2 to 3 years of aging and will keep until 2035.
Customer rating
4/5
based on 1 review
Review by Mr. JACQUES R. Posted on June 2, 2025
Much better after being left to breathe for half a day. Let it rest…
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