Domaine Grand Veneur (Alain Jaume) - Châteauneuf-du-Pape Vieilles Vignes 2021 (750ml)
| Producer | Domaine Grand Veneur (Alain Jaume) |
| Country | France |
| Region | Rhone Valley |
| Subregion | Châteauneuf-du-Pape |
| Varietal | Rhone Blend |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Item# | 75180 |
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Domaine Grand Veneur (Alain Jaume) Description
It boasts an inky/purple color in addition to a gorgeous perfume of crushed rocks, jammy black fruits, charcoal and graphite, blackberry aromas. The palate holds excellent fruit character and has a great kick. The tannins are round and the finish is long with mint and dark fruit notes. It is all very much together and harmonious, and has great aging potential. An outstanding Chateauneuf du Pape expressing the quintessence of its terroir.
Blend: 45% Grenache, 45% Mourvedre, 10% Syrah
Wine Advocate: 95 Points
An assemblage of 45% Grenache, 45% Mourvèdre and 10% Syrah, the 2021 Chateauneuf du Pape Vieilles Vignes follows the domaine's formula of maturing the Grenache in concrete tanks, while the Mourvèdre and Syrah go into barrel (new in this case). With the elevated Mourvèdre component, scents of truffle and tree bark accent black cherries and plums on the nose, while the full-bodied palate is concentrated and tannic from start to finish. Give it some time to mellow, as the velvety, mocha-tinged finish suggests it will evolve in a softer direction.
Jeb Dunnuck: 94 Points
Impressive nose of forest berries with stacks of licorice, savory and bark character. Full-bodied and seriously structured on the palate where the tannins are still a bit mouth-puckering and will need some years of aging in bottle to harmonize. Massive weight and moderate acidity at the bold finish. A cuvee of 45% grenache, 45% mourvedre and 10% syrah.
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