Domaine Grand Veneur Chateauneuf du Pape 2019 750ml

“Powerful Châteauneuf du Pape with blackberry, plum, spice and a long savoury finish.”

Domaine Grand Veneur Châteauneuf du Pape 2019 is a rich, generous Southern Rhône red with plenty of dark fruit, spice and classic Mediterranean character.

Blackberry, plum and black cherry lead the way, followed by liquorice, dried herbs, tobacco and a touch of dark chocolate. The palate is full bodied and concentrated, but still carries enough freshness to keep the wine balanced. Fine tannins give it structure without making it feel hard or overly serious.

This is a great bottle for anyone who enjoys bold Rhône reds but still wants polish and balance. It is already drinking beautifully, but there is enough depth and structure here to keep it going for many more years.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Blackberry, black cherry, plum and dark berries with Provençal herbs, liquorice and spice.

Palate: Full bodied and concentrated with ripe dark fruit, fig, gentle chocolate and savoury herbal notes.

Finish: Long and structured with lingering blackberry, spice, tobacco and a subtle mineral edge.

Serving Suggestions

A natural match with roast lamb, beef, slow cooked meats, venison and rich Mediterranean dishes.

It also works beautifully with mushrooms, charcuterie and mature cheeses, where the darker fruit and savoury spice really come into their own.

About The Winery

Domaine Grand Veneur is part of the Alain Jaume family estate in Châteauneuf du Pape, where the family has been growing vines since the early nineteenth century.

The domaine has built a strong reputation for rich, expressive Southern Rhône reds that combine ripe fruit with spice, herbs and plenty of regional character. The 2019 vintage is particularly strong, with warm, generous fruit balanced by freshness and firm structure.

It is classic Châteauneuf du Pape territory. Big enough to impress, but still composed enough that you do not need a steak the size of a small car to justify opening it.

Cellaring Potential

Drinking well now, with the structure and concentration to continue developing through around 2036.

Expect the fruit to become more savoury and the spice, tobacco and earthy characters to become more pronounced with age.

Collector’s Note

The 2019 Domaine Grand Veneur Châteauneuf du Pape Le Miocène received 94 points from Wine Spectator, 93 points from Jeb Dunnuck and 91 points from Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate.

Details

Producer: Domaine Grand Veneur
Vintage: 2019
Blend: 70% Grenache, 20% Syrah, 10% Mourvèdre
Region: Châteauneuf du Pape, Rhône Valley
Country: France
Bottle Size: 750ml
Wine Style: Full Bodied Southern Rhône Red
Wine Sweetness: Dry
Wine Body: Full Bodied
ABV: 15%
Organic: Yes
Key Flavours: Blackberry, Plum, Black Cherry, Fig, Liquorice, Herbs, Tobacco, Dark Chocolate