Domaine Grand Veneur - Châteauneuf-du-Pape Les Origines 2020
Rhône
Red
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To keep
94/100
James Suckling
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93+/100
Jeb Dunnuck
" Probably the most modern of the range, Les Origines 2020 is composed of 50% Grenache, 30% Mourvèdre and the rest Syrah. Grenache, 30% Mourvèdre and Syrah. It is entirely destemmed and aged for 16 months in equal parts new barrels and concrete vats. It reflects its ageing with a touch of spicy wood, but presents classic Southern Rhône notes of black raspberry, blackcurrant, licorice, pepper and charcuterie. Medium to full-bodied, balanced and nicely concentrated, this is a fine wine that will benefit from 2-3 years of cellaring and keep through 2035." (Jeb Dunnuck 2022)
Features
Estate
Alain Jaume - Grand Veneur
Cuvée
Les Origines
Vintage
2020
Designation
Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Region
Rhône
Grape varieties
50% Grenache, 35% Mourvèdre, 15% Syrah
Terroirs
Quaternary terraces, with a very high proportion of red clay mixed with rolled pebbles
Viticulture
Certified organic
Harvest
Manual
Winemaking
Total destemming, long vatting period of 18 to 21 days with regular punching of the cap.
Breeding
16 months (50% in concrete vats and 50% in barrels)
Organic
Yes
Tasting & pairing
Eye
Crimson red dress
Nose
Great complexity with intense aromas of ripe fruit (kirsch, blackberry), spices, roasted coffee and vanilla.
Mouth
Complex aromas of spices and ripe fruit, supported by concentrated, silky tannins. Long finish with iodine, liquorice and pepper notes. Concentration and finesse.
Serve
SERVE AT 16-17°C. Decant if less than 5 years old.
Open
1 hour before
Drink from
2023
Drink before
2030-2035
Food and wine pairing
Accompanies game, roasted red meats or red meats in sauce, mature cheeses...
Alain Jaume - Grand Veneur
Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Expert opinion
Bettane & Desseauve
Domaine rated (2020 guide) 1*Star (A serious, recommendable production, in line with what one has the right to expect from its appellation(s))
About the domain :
A key figure in Châteauneuf-du-Pape and Tavel, Alain Jaume's family runs a top-quality wine merchant business, as well as owning fine vineyards in Châteauneuf-du-Pape and Côtes du Rhône. Their main source of pride is the grand-veneur wine, a classic Châteauneuf. Clos de Sixte, the family estate in Tavel, offers a fine image of the cru, while in Châteauneuf-du-Pape, the cuvée de vieilles-vignes is one of the appellation's finest wines. The estate's destiny is being brilliantly assured by Alain Jaume's children.
Guide Hachette des vins
Domaine noté (guide 2022) Award-winning wines (The wines of this producer are regularly awarded by the guide)
About the domain :
Of Castelpapal origin, Alain Jaume and his sons, Sébastien and Christophe, perpetuate a winegrowing tradition that dates back to 1826. They manage a 155-hectare organic vineyard spread over 4 estates: Grand Veneur in Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Clos de Sixte in Lirac, Ch. Mazane in Vacqueyras, and Dom. la Grangette Saint-Joseph in AOC Côtes-du-Rhône, all complemented by a trading activity. A sure bet.
Guide des Vins Gault & Millau
Estate rated 4*Stars (Very high quality production)
About the domain :
The Jaume family have been winegrowers "...since Mathieu Jaume decided to cultivate vines in Châteauneuf-du-Pape in 1826". Today, Odile and Alain Jaume and their sons, Christophe and Sébastien, manage a 70-hectare vineyard (Domaine Grand Veneur, Clos de Sixte), which also includes the Lirac and Côtes du Rhône appellations. Grenache noir and Syrah dominate the grape varieties. The estate began the transition to organic farming in 2009.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Domaine noté (guide 2022) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
About the domain :
James Suckling
Wine rated (guide 2022) 94/100
About the wine:
The huge nose of violet pastilles, blackberries, smoked bacon and a touch of hot asphalt takes us to an expansive but beautifully balanced Châteauneuf, endowed with fine, powdery tannins. There's so much character with bitter chocolate, but this matches the deep fruit exactly and builds to the long, crescendoing finish, with fascinating touches of balsamic and warm dry earth. Drink now, but best from 2025.
Jeb Dunnuck
Wine rated (guide 2022) 93+/100
Rated domain (guide 2022) Recommended
About the wine:
Probably the most modern of the range, Les Origines 2020 is composed of 50% Grenache, 30% Mourvèdre and the rest Syrah. Grenache, 30% Mourvèdre and Syrah. It is entirely destemmed and aged for 16 months in equal parts new barrels and concrete vats. It reflects its ageing with a touch of spicy wood, but presents classic Southern Rhône notes of black raspberry, cassis, licorice, pepper and charcuterie. Medium to full-bodied full-bodied, well-balanced and nicely concentrated, this is a fine wine that will benefit from 2-3 years' cellaring and keep until 2035.
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