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

Rhône

Red

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Drink or Keep

4/5 (10 customers)

91/100

Robert Parker

14,5/20

Bettane & Desseauve

Médaille d'Or

Concours Paris

16/20

Gault & Millau

"I've been able to taste the 2012s several times, always awarding them the same notes. The classic Châteauneuf-du-Pape possesses beautiful purity and elegance in a register of black cherry, blackberry, licorice, spice and toasty aromas. Medium to full-bodied, perfectly balanced and ripe, with good acidity and lovely tannins, it can be enjoyed any time over the next decade." (Wine Advocate - Robert Parker)

Features

Estate

Alain Jaume - Grand Veneur

Vintage

2012

Designation

Châteauneuf-du-Pape

Region

Rhône

Grape varieties

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

Terroirs

vineyard exposure on slopes and plateaus, on clayey-stony soil covered with large rounded pebbles

Viticulture

reasoned cultivation

Harvest

manual

Winemaking

fermentation temperature controlled at 30°C, 18 to 20-day vatting period with punching of the cap

Breeding

in vats for Grenache and 2-3 year old oak barrels for Syrah/Mourvèdre

Alcohol content

15%

Organic

Yes

Tasting & pairing

Eye

opaque ruby color

Nose

exhales both ripe red fruit (kirsch) and spice box aromas

Mouth

rich, full and ample. Long-lasting, thanks to the impression of salinity provided by the silky tannins.

Serve

decant at 16-18°C

Open

1 hour before

Drink from

2016

Drink before

2022

Food and wine pairing

It goes well with game, red meats or meats in sauce, and strong cheeses...

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Expert opinion

Bettane & Desseauve

Wine rated (2015 guide) 14.5/20 (Good wine)

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 wine:

Velvety, warm, coffee notes, alcohol well present, fleshy but simple.

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

Rated 16/20 (Very good)

4* star rating (top-quality production)

About the wine:

With its concentrated color and sensual, gourmand nose, this wine hides its game well. The structure is already complex, combining fruity, floral, smoky and spicy notes. Supple and rich on the palate, it tightens to a virile, tannic structure. A wine for laying down.

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.

Concours Général Agricole de Paris

Gold Medal (Concours Général Agricole Paris)

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Rated (2014 guide) 91/100 (Outstanding wine)

Domaine noté (guide 2022) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)

About the wine:

I've tasted the 2012s several times, always giving them the same scores. The classic Châteauneuf-du-Pape possesses beautiful purity and elegance in a register of black cherry, blackberry, licorice, spice and toasty aromas. Medium 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 domain :

Jeb Dunnuck

Rated domain (guide 2022) Recommended

Customer reviews

Customer rating

4/5

out of 10 reviews

Note and review by M. GILLES D. Published on 08/03/2021

Cnp 2012 just about right, notwithstanding the reputation of the Grand Veneur estate, of which I am fond of several other cuvées. Lacks personality and complexity. Powerful, bordering on vinous, with a clean, acidic tannic structure and hints of violets. The spring lamb navarin saved the day.