Chateauneuf du Pape Origines Grand Veneur 2005

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Winery:

Domaine Grand Veneur

Varietal:

Rhône Blend

Region:

France > Rhone Valley > Southern Rhône > Châteauneuf-du-pape

Type:

Red Wine

Color:

Drink Dates:

Drink Now - 2020

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User Tags:  fruit, spices, stone fruits, meat, color descriptors, spicy, (tree) fruit, rich, cherry, balance 

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What to Expect

The Grand Vin of the Southern Rhone Valley, Châteauneuf is perhaps the quintessential blended wine. With 13 varieties of grapes allowed, 15 if you included both the light and dark skinned varieties of Grenache and Picpoul, each winemaker has the ability to craft a unique and distinct interpretation of the soils and climates of the region. While few producers use all or even most of the 13 varieties, most rely on Grenache to form the heart and soul of their wines. These are rather big and distinctly warm climate wines that are rich with alcohol. The tannins of Grenache are modest, so many of these wines require little aging to be enjoyed; yet many can improve over the course of a decade. Typically one finds rich strawberry and red cherry tones in Châteauneuf with complicating notes of herbs and lavender, frequently referred to as "garrigue". There are frequently notes of game, leather and tar, typical of Syrah and Mourvedre - two other important components of many wines.

Winemakers Notes

NAME OF THE WINE


DOMAINE GRAND VENEUR
"Les Origines"
APPELLATION CHÂTEAUNEUF-DU-PAPE red
VINTAGE 2006
TERROIR Plateaux of red clay covered with large stones.
GRAPE VARIETIES 50 % Grenache
20 % Syrah
30 % Mourvèdre
YIELD 35 Hl / hectare
METHOD OF VINIFICATION

Destemming, 21-day vatting period with pigeages.
Matured for 18 months in new oak casks.
TASTING

Deep and brilliant, purple-red colour.
An exciting nose with aromas of black fruit(blackcurrant, cherry), read more...spices and vanilla.
This great aromatic complexity is found on the palate: the spices and ripe fruit appear with an elegant woodiness and harmonious tannins.
The finish has good aromatic length and introduces a touch of liquorice and peppers.

A terrific Châteauneuf du Pape with great concentration and finesse.
TO DRINK WITH

It will accompany game, red meat, or meat in sauce, as well as strong cheeses.
TO DRINK BY Between 3 and 15 years.
Serve at a temperature of 18°C.    (hide)

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