Domaine Grand Veneur, Côtes du Rhône Rouge, Southern Rhône, France, 2022

Producer Profile

Christophe and Sébastien Jaume have now taken over from their father, Alain, and have carefully expanded this domaine.

The range is exceptional, with the whites equally superb as the reds: ‘La Fontaine’ is consistently rated one of the best white Châteauneufs while ‘Les Origines’ delivers the class expected of a premium cuvée with many international accolades. There is no weak wine here, and the well-priced Côtes du Rhône is produced from vines situated only metres away from those of the famous Château Beaucastel.

Viticulture

The Côtes du Rhône is made from various type of soils, but it mostly comes from limestone terraces with sand and red clay. This give an extraordinary richness and complexity with a Mediterranean style.

Winemaking

Traditional wine making and ageing is performed in vats only. Bottling is carried out after 10-12 months.

Tasting Note

The wine displays a garnet colour with purple highlights. Its nose offers a vibrant bouquet of fresh wild raspberry, blackcurrant, and blackberry, layered with spicy notes. On the palate, it is rich and full-bodied, featuring silky tannins and the same expressive fruit flavors. The finish reveals subtle hints of licorice and pepper. This Côtes du Rhône combines complexity with approachability, making it an excellent choice for everyday enjoyment.

Food Matching

Grilled sausages or merguez, pasta with tomato-based sauces, ratatouille or Provençal vegetable stew.