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Domaine Grand Veneur - Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2012

Name: Domaine Grand Veneur - Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2012
Brand: Alain Jaume - Grand Veneur
Rating: 4 (10 reviews)

Châteauneuf-du-Pape|Red wine|Organic

4/5 (10 customers)

91/100

Robert Parker

14,5/20

Bettane & Desseauve

Médaille d'Or

Concours Paris

16/20

Gault & Millau

“I’ve had the opportunity to taste the 2012 vintage on several occasions, consistently awarding it the same scores. This classic Châteauneuf-du-Pape exhibits beautiful purity and elegance, with notes of black cherry, blackberry, licorice, spices, and toasted aromas. Medium-bodied to full-bodied, perfectly balanced and ripe, with good acidity and lovely tannins, it can be enjoyed at any time over the next decade.” (Wine Advocate – Robert Parker)

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Estate

Alain Jaume - Grand Veneur

Vintage

2012

Designation

Châteauneuf-du-Pape

Region

Rhône

Grape Varieties

70% Grenache, 20% Syrah, 10% Mourvèdre et autres

Regions

The vineyard is situated on hillsides and plateaus, on clay-and-gravel soil covered with large, rounded pebbles

Viticulture

sustainable farming

Grape Harvest

manual

Wine Production

Fermentation temperature controlled at 30°C; vatting period of 18 to 20 days with punch-downs

Livestock Farming

in tanks for the Grenache wines and in 2- to 3-year-old oak barrels for the Syrah and Mourvèdre wines

Alcohol content

15%

Organic

Yes

Eye

opaque ruby color

Nose

It releases aromas of both ripe red berries (kirsch) and a spice cabinet

Palate

Rich, full-bodied, and expansive. The finish is long, thanks to the hint of salinity imparted by the silky tannins

Serve

decant at 16-18°C

Open

1 hour before

Drink starting at

2016

Drink before

2022

Food and Wine Pairings

It pairs well with game, red meat, meat dishes with sauce, and full-flavored cheeses...

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Bettane & Desseauve

Wine rated (2015 guide) 14,5/20 (Good wine)

Rated estate (2020 guide) 1*Star (A serious, recommendable production that lives up to what one would expect from its appellation(s))

About the wine:

Smooth, warm, with hints of coffee; the alcohol is quite noticeable; full-bodied yet simple.

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 “Grand-Veneur,” a classic Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Clos de Sixte, the family estate located in Tavel, offers a fine representation of the appellation, 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 regularly receive awards from the guide)

About the estate:

Originally from Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Alain Jaume and his sons, Sébastien and Christophe, carry on a winemaking tradition that dates back to 1826. They manage a 155-hectare vineyard using organic methods, 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 trading business. A sure bet.

Guide des Vins Gault & Millau

Wine rated 16/20 (Very Good)

4-Star Rated Estate (Very High-Quality Production)

About the wine:

With its deep color and rich, sensual aroma, this wine keeps its true character well hidden. The profile is already complex, blending fruity, floral, smoky, and spicy notes. Supple and rich on the palate, the profile tightens around a robust, tannic structure. A wine with aging potential.

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 the transition to organic farming in 2009.

Concours Général Agricole de Paris

Wine awarded a Gold Medal (Paris General Agricultural Competition)

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Wine rated (2014 guide) 91/100 (Excellent wine)

Rated estate (2022 guide) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker—The Wine Advocate)

About the wine:

I’ve had the chance to taste the 2012 vintages on several occasions, always giving them the same ratings. This classic Châteauneuf-du-Pape displays beautiful purity and elegance, with notes of black cherry, blackberry, licorice, spices, and toasted aromas. Medium-bodied to full-bodied, perfectly balanced and ripe, with good acidity and lovely tannins, it can be enjoyed at any time over the next decade.”

About the estate:

Jeb Dunnuck

Rated winery (2022 guide) Recommended

Customer Rating

4/5

based on 10 reviews

Review and opinion by Mr. GILLES D. Published on March 8, 2021

The 2012 CNP was just passable, despite the reputation of the Grand Veneur estate—whose other wines I happen to enjoy quite a bit. It lacked personality and complexity. Powerful, bordering on vinous, with a refined tannic structure and violet-like acidity. The spring lamb navarin saved the day.