The slopes of the terraces, with their mixture of sand and rounded pebbles, produce finer, less tannic Lirac wines, of which this cuvée is the most flattering example, unanimously praised by tasters. They loved its intriguing, varied bouquet, which slowly opens up to reveal iris, cherry, and wild mint, and its crisp, friendly, supple palate, garnished with velvety tannins, which ensures a beautiful persistence of mentholated red fruits, enhanced with pink pepper. When deliciousness is coupled with complexity, we applaud. (Le Guide Hachette 2026)
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Eye
Deep, intense garnet red color
Nose
Notes of candied red and black fruits (kirsch, wild blackberry)
Mouth
Ample and smooth, with aromas of blackcurrant liqueur and spices. Harmonious and elegant tannic structure thanks to the wine's full body. Beautiful length and great complexity with slight licorice notes.
Serve
At 16-18°C (decant when young).
Open
1/2 hour before
Drink before
2029
Food and wine pairings
Pairs well with charcuterie platters, game, grilled meats, or meats in sauce...
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
Wine noted (guide 2026) 2* Favorite (Remarkable wine)
Rated estate (2022 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer's wines are regularly recognized by the guide)
About wine:
The slopes of the terraces, with their mixture of sand and rounded pebbles, produce finer, less tannic Lirac wines, of which this cuvée is the most flattering example, unanimously praised by tasters. They loved its intriguing, varied bouquet, which slowly opens up to reveal iris, cherry, and wild mint, and its crisp, friendly, supple palate, garnished with velvety tannins, which ensures a beautiful persistence of mentholated red fruits, enhanced with pink pepper. When deliciousness is coupled with complexity, we applaud.
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:
Jeb Dunnuck
Rated estate (2022 guide) Recommended
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