Alain Jaume - Vacqueyras Grande Garrigue 2023
91/100
James Suckling
"A wine that is both full-bodied and elegant"
“A dense, full-bodied, and generous Vacqueyras with aromas of blackberries, black cherries, thyme, and warm spices. The palate is full-bodied with fine, firm tannins. It is a full-bodied, energetic wine with structure and a lively burst of berries and peppercorns in a lingering finish. ” (James Suckling 2025)
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Eye
Ruby-red, brilliant
Nose
Aromas of red and black fruits with hints of mint and spice
Palate
Very expressive fruit, blackberry, and hints of pepper; round, elegant tannins; both dense and elegant; a finish with notes of garrigue and licorice
Serve
Decant at 16-18°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink before
2030
Food and Wine Pairings
Pairs well with game, meats in sauce, 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 wine merchant business specializing in top-quality wines, as well as managing 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 dating back to 1826. They farm 155 hectares of vineyards organically across four estates: Grand Veneur in Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Clos de Sixte in Lirac, Château Mazane in Vacqueyras, and Domaine 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
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 (2025 guide) 91/100
About the wine:
A dense, full-bodied, and generous Vacqueyras with aromas of blackberries, black cherries, thyme, and warm spices. The palate is full-bodied with fine, firm tannins. This is a full-bodied, energetic wine with structure and a lively burst of berries and peppercorns in a lingering finish. Made from organically grown grapes. Best enjoyed starting in 2027.
Jeb Dunnuck
Rated winery (2022 guide) Recommended
Customer Rating
5/5
based on 1 review
Review by Mr. BERNARD B. Published on October 2, 2025
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