"Jaume's 2014 Rasteau Les Valats reveals classic notes of dark chocolate fruits, pepper and smoky herbs that match a medium-bodied, fresh and upright style on the palate. It has excellent purity, as well as the lighter, fresher texture of the vintage" (Wine Advocate 2016 - Robert Parker).
Features
Estate
Alain Jaume - Grand Veneur
Cuvée
Les Valats
Vintage
2014
Designation
Rasteau
Region
Rhône
Grape varieties
90% Grenache noir, 5% Syrah, 5% Mourvèdre
Terroirs
clay and stony slopes and plateaus
Viticulture
reasoned
Harvest
manual
Winemaking
traditional and meticulous, in concrete and stainless steel vats
Breeding
in tanks
Alcohol content
14,5%
Tasting & pairing
Eye
deep purple color
Nose
aromas of lightly candied fruit (redcurrant, blackberry...)
Mouth
Generous and sunny with good tannic richness. Long finish with peppery, mentholated and chocolate notes.
Serve
decant at 17°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink from
2017
Drink before
2020
Food and wine pairing
enjoy with game, meats in sauce and cheeses...
Alain Jaume - Grand Veneur
Rasteau
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
Scored (2016 guide) 88-90/100 (Wonderful wine)
Domaine noté (guide 2022) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
About the wine:
Jaume's 2014 Rasteau Les Valats reveals classic notes of dark chocolate fruits, pepper and smoky herbs that match a medium-bodied, fresh and upright style on the palate. It has excellent purity, as well as the lighter, fresher texture of the vintage.
About the domain :
Jeb Dunnuck
Rated domain (guide 2022) Recommended
Customer reviews
Customer rating
2.3/5
out of 3 reviews
Note and review by M. PAUL D. Published on 24/10/2018
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Note and review by M. MARC B. Published on 09/04/2018
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Note and review by M. JEAN FRANCOIS R. Published on 25/04/2017
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