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Domaine du Grand Tinel History, Overview
What we know of as Domaine du Grand Tinel is actually one of the older estates in the Southern Rhone Valley. In its formative years, during the late 1700s, the property was known as Chateauneuf Calcernier. Over time, the property continued adding more land to their vineyards.
In 1846 the Domaine changed its name to Petit Gardiole. In 1906, the property became one of the first Chateauneuf du Pape producers to bottle their own wine. In 1972 the vineyard once again changed its name to what we know of today as Domaine du Grand Tinel. The inspiration for the name comes from the word Latin word for cask which can be translated into tina.
Domaine du Grand Tinel Vineyards, Wines, Winemaking
Domaine du Grand Tinel owns 56 hectares of vines that are planted in a myriad of different soils and terroir including sand, rocks, stones, limestone, pebbles, and clay. Domaine du Grand Tinel has old vines.
Their oldest Grenache vines date back more than 100 years. Some of 4.5 hectares of vineyards in the lieu-dit of La Gardiole to the north were planted with Grenache. 3 hectares are used to produce Chateauneuf du Pape Blanc.
The best vintages of Domaine du Grand Tinel are: 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2012, 2010, 2009, 2007 and 2005.
To produce the wine of The Domaine du Grand Tinel, after sorting the grapes are destemmed. Vinification takes place in a combination of stainless steel or cement vat. The wine is aged in a combination of foudres or small oak vats.
Domaine du Grand Tinel produces 3 red wines and two white Chateauneuf du Pape wines.
Domaine du Grand Tinel Tradition – 83% Grenache, 12% Syrah, 2% Mourvedre, 2% Counoise and various other allowable Rhone grape varietals. The terroir is a mix of rocks, and sand. The wine is aged 12 to 16 months in a combination of old foudres, demi-muids, and tanks. The production is close to 11,500 cases per year.
Domaine du Grand Tinel Cuvee Alexis Establet made its debut in 1997. The wine is made from 100% old, vine Grenache from the rock and sand terroir found in the soils of the La Gardiole lieu-dit.
This modern-styled wine is aged in a combination of 35% new French oak barrels, used oak casks, demi-muids, and foudres for an average of 12 to 18 months. The wine is only made in the best vintages. The production is about 1,300 cases per vintage.
Domaine du Grand Tinel Cuvee Heres is made exclusively from 100% old vine Grenache. In this Cuvee, the fruit comes from the estate’s oldest vines, which are all over 100 years of age.
The terroir is evenly split between rocks and sand. To produce the wine, the berries are destemmed 100% and aged in vat for 12-14 months. Production is quite limited as close to 350 cases per year are produced.
Domaine du Grand Tinel Blanc is made from blending 60% Grenache blanc, 20% Clairette and 20% Bourboulenc. The wine is aged in steel vats with a small portion aging in new, French oak barrels. The production is close to 1,000 cases per vintage.
Grand Tinel Les Roussannes de Charles Blanc is produced from 100% old vine Roussanne.
When to Drink Domaine du Grand Tinel, Anticipated Maturity, Decanting Time
Domaine du Grand Tinel can be enjoyed on the young side. Young vintages can be popped and poured, or decanted for 1-2 hours give or take. This allows the wine to soften and open its perfume. Older vintages might need very little decanting, just enough to remove the sediment.
Domaine du Grand Tinel is usually better with 3-5 years of bottle age. Of course that can vary slightly, depending on the vintage. In the best vintages, the wine should be consumed within 5-14 years after the vintage.
Serving Domaine Grand du Tinel with Wine, Food Pairing Tips
Domaine Grand du Tinel is best served at 15.5 degrees Celsius, 60 degrees Fahrenheit. The cool, almost cellar temperature gives the wine more freshness and lift.
Domaine Grand du Tinel is best served with all types of classic meat dishes, veal, pork, beef, lamb, duck, game, roast chicken, roasted, braised, stewed dishes, sausage, barbecue, and cassoulet. Domaine Grand du Tinel is also good with Asian dishes, hearty fish courses like tuna, mushrooms, pasta, eggplant, cheese, and tomatoes.
The white wine of Domaine Grand du Tinel is best served with a myriad of different seafood dishes, shellfish, crab, lobster, sushi, sashimi, chicken, pork, and veal, as well as Asian cuisine.
Domaine du Grand Tinel also produces red wine from the Cotes du Rhone appellation from 18 hectares of vines they own in the region.
Domaine du Grand Tinel Wine Tasting Notes
29 Vintages 74,079 Views Sort by Vintage-Rating
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2020
Domaine du Grand Tinel Alexis Establet (Châteauneuf-du-Pape)
Flowers, black raspberries, mint leaf and cherries are what you initially notice before getting to the elegant, silky, fresh, vibrant, pure kirsch on the palate. You can pop a cork on this as soon as it arrives, or age it for a bit. The wine is made from 100% old vine Grenache. Drink from 2022-2032. 819 Views Tasted Jan 27, 2023 |
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2020
Domaine du Grand Tinel Cuvée Heres (Châteauneuf-du-Pape)
Purity, energy and refinement, the wine is focused on its expression of Grenache and all of its kirsch filled core of sweet, ripe, freshness. The wine, produced from some of the estates' oldest Grenache vines is effortless to drink. The wine was made from 100% old vine Grenache. Drink from 2022-2036. 588 Views Tasted Jan 27, 2023 |
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2020
Domaine du Grand Tinel (Châteauneuf-du-Pape)
Earthy kirsch with a gentle touch of smoke in the nose leads the way to the ripe, plums, cherries, chocolate and spicy kirsch on the mid-palate and in the finish. The wine blends 60% Grenache with 40% Syrah. Drink from 2022-2032. 702 Views Tasted Jan 27, 2023 |
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2019
Domaine du Grand Tinel Alexis Establet (Châteauneuf-du-Pape)
Earthy, floral, herbal, and already displaying loads of sweet, fresh, ripe, cherries and kirsch, with purity, elegance and lift, this refined wine is going to be delicious with only a modicum of aging. The wine is made from 100% old vine Grenache. Drink from 2024 - 2037 4,113 Views Tasted Jan 9, 2022 |
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2019
Domaine du Grand Tinel Cuvée Heres (Châteauneuf-du-Pape)
Lush, plush, opulent and concentrated, there is a lot of intensity, length, purity and decadence here. Even with all of that going on, there is a purity to the fruit along with lift and complexity, but it is a very intense style of Chateauneuf du Pape that might not be for everyone, I am digging it! Produced from 100% old vine Grenache, the wine should age for up to 2 decades. Drink from 2025 - 2035 2,534 Views Tasted Jan 9, 2022 |
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2019
Domaine du Grand Tinel (Châteauneuf-du-Pape)
With a strong floral note the wine opens with soft-textured, sweet cherries, wild peppery strawberries and hints or black raspberry and mildly chalky tannins. This is quite refined and energetic. Plus it has the ability to age and evolve quite nicely. The wine blends Grenache with healthy dose of Syrah. Drink from 2023 - 2036 2,695 Views Tasted Jan 9, 2022 |
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2019
Domaine du Grand Tinel Blanc (Châteauneuf-du-Pape)
With a nose packed with white peach, pomelo, flowers and orange, the wine exudes fresh, crisp citrus with peach and mango on the palate. Round, ripe and fleshy, the wine finishes with freshness and citrus. The wine blends 60% Grenache Blanc, 25% Clairette and 15% Roussanne. Drink from 2022 - 2029 1,209 Views Tasted Jan 9, 2022 |
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2019
Domaine du Grand Tinel Roussanne Blanc (Châteauneuf-du-Pape)
Produced from 100% Roussanne, the wine is rich, oily, round and showy, with a nutty, floral, white peach and pomelo nose and palate. I like the length, freshness and fruit here. The wine is made from 100% old vine Roussanne. Drink from 2022 - 2032 1,117 Views Tasted Jan 9, 2022 |
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2018
Domaine du Grand Tinel Alexis Establet (Châteauneuf-du-Pape)
Medium-bodied, soft, silky, fresh, pure cherry and spicy kirsch notes fill the wine. You also find lift and a slice of herbs in the finish. The wine is elegant, refined and shows a nice sense of purity in the red fruits on the palate. The wine is made from 100% old vine Grenache. 1,580 Views Tasted Oct 12, 2020 |
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2018
Domaine du Grand Tinel (Châteauneuf-du-Pape)
Spicy, sweet and juicy with a nice purity and energy to all the luscious cherries and strawberries, Elegant, medium-bodied, forward and alluring, this is going to be great with just a bit of age. The wine blends Grenache with healthy dose of Syrah. 1,514 Views Tasted Oct 12, 2020 |
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2017
Domaine du Grand Tinel Alexis Establet (Châteauneuf-du-Pape)
Smoky garrigue, licorice and cherries are on the nose and in the medium-bodied, elegant soft, peppery, fresh, juicy raspberry and kirsch filled palate. The energetic finish is silky, fruity and finesse driven. The wine is made from 100% old vine Grenache. 2,874 Views Tasted Sep 21, 2019 |
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2017
Domaine du Grand Tinel (Châteauneuf-du-Pape)
Elegant, medium-bodied, fresh, juicy and sweet, the soft, ripe red fruits start off nicely, leaving you with sweet kirsch notes in the finish. The wine blends 60% Grenache with 40% Syrah. 3,694 Views Tasted Oct 14, 2019 |
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2016
Domaine du Grand Tinel Cuvée Heres (Châteauneuf-du-Pape)
Silk and velvet on the palate, the concentrated, full bodied wine has a depth of flavor, as well as elegance, refinement, and purity of fruit. It is effortless to drink and should age well for at least 2 decades. The wine was made from 100% old vine Grenache. 2,440 Views Tasted Sep 8, 2018 |
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2016
Domaine du Grand Tinel Alexis Establet (Châteauneuf-du-Pape)
Black raspberry, kirsch, flowers and smoky earth gets your focus on the nose. The sexy, sensuous, ripe, elegant and fresh palate is where the action is. There is length and purity of fruit in the long, plush finish. The wine is made from 100% old vine Grenache. 4,767 Views Tasted Sep 8, 2018 |
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2016
Domaine du Grand Tinel (Châteauneuf-du-Pape)
Medium bodied, fresh, sweet and elegant in style, the juicy kirsch and thyme notes sticks with you from start to finish. 2,993 Views Tasted Sep 8, 2018 |
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2015
Domaine du Grand Tinel Cuvée Heres (Châteauneuf-du-Pape)
Silky soft and polished, this refined wine tastes and feels great. Loads of elegant, polished, fresh berries, with a good sense of purity in the fruit. This is the first time for me with this wine. The wine was made from 100% old vine Grenache. 2,527 Views Tasted Aug 21, 2017 |
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2015
Domaine du Grand Tinel Alexis Establet (Châteauneuf-du-Pape)
Floral and fresh, with cherry blossoms, kirsch, thyme and black pepper at its core, the wine delivers its elegant, sweet, soft textured, supple, red cherry character with ease. The wine is made from 100% old vine Grenache. 3,282 Views Tasted Aug 21, 2017 |
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2015
Domaine du Grand Tinel (Châteauneuf-du-Pape)
Medium bodied, forward, elegant and fresh, the fruit is sweet, light and in balance. Not for long aging, but as an early drinker, this is really quite nice with a lot of easy drinking charm. The wine is made from blending 70% Grenache, 20% Syrah and 10% Mourvedre. 3,159 Views Tasted Aug 21, 2017 |
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2014
Domaine du Grand Tinel (Châteauneuf-du-Pape)
With a blast of olive tapenade, kirsch and black raspberry on the nose, the wine is medium bodied, sweet, soft and smooth, with freshness and finesse in the finish. This should deliver quite nice, near term drinking. 1,918 Views Tasted Jun 23, 2016 |
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2013
Domaine du Grand Tinel (Châteauneuf-du-Pape)
Spice and fresh cherries open to a round, smooth, medium bodied blast of sweet cherries in the finish. 70% Grenache, 25% Syrah and 5% Mourvedre provided the blend. 1,875 Views Tasted Sep 7, 2015 |
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2012
Domaine du Grand Tinel Alexis Establet (Châteauneuf-du-Pape)
Refined, polished and silky, with freshness in its kirsch core that really stands out in the finish. Made from 100% old vine Grenache. 2,768 Views Tasted Sep 17, 2014 |
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2012
Domaine du Grand Tinel (Châteauneuf-du-Pape)
Blending 80% Grenache with 20% Syrah produced a rich, ripe and easy to drink wine with an essence of fresh, peppery, dark, lush, red berries. 2,428 Views Tasted Sep 10, 2014 |
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2011
Domaine du Grand Tinel Alexis Establet (Châteauneuf-du-Pape)
Fennel, pepper, fresh herbs and notes of plum are followed by a layer of elegant, ripe, sweet red cherries and spice. Produced from 100% old vine Grenache, the wine reached 15.5% ABV. 3,431 Views Tasted Aug 26, 2014 |
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2011
Domaine du Grand Tinel (Châteauneuf-du-Pape)
Silky smooth, medium bodied with a kick of kirsch. That sweet, ripe, red berry sensation continues through to the fresh finish. 2,377 Views Tasted Aug 19, 2014 |
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2010
Domaine du Grand Tinel Alexis Establet (Châteauneuf-du-Pape)
From 100% old vine Grenache that are at least 100 years of age; from the word go, the aromatics pop with spice, licorice, garrigue and pungent, jammy black raspberries. The palate is coated with deep, silky cherries in the long finish. This Philippe Cambie consulted domaine is committed to 100% organic farming. 5,117 Views Tasted May 31, 2013 |
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2010
Domaine du Grand Tinel (Châteauneuf-du-Pape)
Spicy, black raspberries, silky, refined, textures and a forward, lush, pure, fruit filled finish are found in the wine. The Domaine is consulted by Philippe Cambie. 3,563 Views Tasted May 29, 2013 |
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2009
Domaine du Grand Tinel Alexis Establet (Châteauneuf-du-Pape)
Medium bodied, forward, already developed, easy drinking charmer, with sweet kirsch, raspberry and other assorted red fruits, thyme and pepper. 2,745 Views Tasted Mar 6, 2018 |
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2007
Domaine du Grand Tinel Cuvée Heres (Châteauneuf-du-Pape)
Fully mature, the wine is opulently textured, rich, ripe, and packed with dark cherries, flowers, blue fruit, figs, and black plums. No decanting or aging is warranted here, just pop, pour and enjoy. 2,279 Views Tasted Nov 17, 2021 |
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2007
Domaine du Grand Tinel Alexis Establet (Châteauneuf-du-Pape)
Rich and lushly textured, full bodied and loaded with sweet, ripe, fleshy, lusty, red fruits, garrigue, cherries and black licorice, this is in its prime time drinking spot. The wine was made from 100% old vine, Grenache. 2,971 Views Tasted Jan 8, 2018 |
