Domaine Grand Veneur, Côtes du Rhône Rouge, Southern Rhône, France (37.5cl.), 2022

Producer Profile

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

The range is exceptional and equally superb in white as in red. ‘La Fontaine’ is consistently one of the best white Châteauneuf and ‘Les Origines’ delivers the appropriate class for a premium cuvée with many international accolades. There is no weak wine here and the well-priced Côtes du Rhône is produced from a vineyard situated only meters away from the famous Château Beaucastel.

Viticulture

Grown on well-drained clay-limestone and sandy soils in the Southern Rhône. The vineyards benefit from sustainable practices, hand harvesting, and low yields to enhance concentration and freshness.

Winemaking

Traditional fermentation with native yeasts in stainless steel tanks, followed by ageing in large old oak foudres to maintain fruit purity and add gentle complexity without overpowering the wine’s vibrancy.

Tasting Note

Vibrant and expressive, this red bursts with red cherry, wild blackberry, and spiced black pepper aromas, intertwined with hints of garrigue herbs and a touch of smoky oak. The palate is supple and lively, with juicy fruit, soft tannins, and a fresh, persistent finish.

Food Matching

Hard goat’s cheese or roast pork with thyme and garlic.