Dom. Grand Veneur Chateauneuf-du-Pape Les Origines 2007
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Dom. Grand Veneur Chateauneuf-du-Pape Les Origines 2007
Rhone Red Blends from Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Rhone, France
ratings pedigree (past vintages):
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(this vintage is sold out)
The 2009 vintage is available for: $69.99
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winemaker's notes:
In 1320 Pope Jean XXII planted the first vines of Châteauneuf-du-Pape, but it was only in 1360 that the wines of the region first gained fame. Oddly, the wine that gave Châteauneuf-du-Pape its original reputation was the Blanc and not the Rouge. The white wine was a favorite of Pope Innocent VI. The Domaine dates back to 1826, having been founded at that time by Mathieu Jaume. Since 1979, Alain Jaume has run the Domaine and now has the help of his two sons: Sébastien and Christophe.
Les Origines" are located in the Northern part of the Chateauneuf du Pape appellation, in the area surrounding the village of Beaucastel (6 feet away).
Destemming, maceration for 18-21 days, racking.
Aged in oak barrels for 18 months.
Deep red purple color. The nose displays dark fruit aromas of blackcurrant and cherry, spices and vanilla. Intense and complex flavors in the mouth, spices and ripe fruit flavors, smooth and silky tannins. Great length, liquorice and pepper notes on the finish.
critical acclaim:
"The 2007 Chateauneuf du Pape Les Origines (50% Grenache, 30% Mourvedre, and 20% Syrah aged in small new oak barrels) is somewhat of an anomaly with such an amount of new oak, but it never seems to show given the wine-s concentration and richness. This may be the estate-s finest example of this cuvee, which generally represents 1,200-1,500 cases, all from their holdings in the northern sector of the appellation. A saturated purple color is accompanied by aromas of smoke, camphor, creme de cassis, licorice, and blueberries, amazing concentration, a full-bodied texture, and a stunningly long finish. The tannins are present, but silky, and the vintage-s freshness and vibrant fruit are evident. Powerful and loaded with substance, but at the same time endearingly elegant and ethereal, it will benefit from another 2-3 years of bottle age, and should drink well for 15+.
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96 Points
The Wine Advocate
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