2007 Domaine Grand Veneur Châteauneuf-du-Pape Les Origines Châteauneuf-du-Pape Rhône France Wine Tasting Note

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2007 Domaine Grand Veneur Les Origines  (Châteauneuf-du-Pape) 94 It has been a few years since I checked in on this wine. Now, it is fully ready for pop and pour, this beauty kicks off with black raspberries, cherry jam, black olives, herbs, and sage on the nose. Round and polished with loads of sweet, ripe, licorice and herb-infused dark red fruits and luscious textures on the palate, enjoy this now, as it shows so well. Drink from 2022-2027. It has been a few years since I checked in on this wine. Now, it is fully ready for pop and pour, this beauty kicks off with black raspberries, cherry jam, black olives, herbs, and sage on the nose. Round and polished with loads of sweet, ripe, licorice and herb-infused dark red fruits and luscious textures on the palate, enjoy this now, as it shows so well. Drink from 2022-2027. 3,109 Views   Tasted Aug 1, 2022  • Buy This Wine For The Lowest Price DOWNLOAD TASTING NOTE | Post to Black raspberry, jam, garrigue, wet earth, smoke and thyme aromas pop with no decanting. Fat rich and succulent, there is a mouth filling layer of intensity that's packed with sweet, ripe, spicy fruits topped with black cherry liqueur. Pop this now if you have a bottle. Black raspberry, jam, garrigue, wet earth, smoke and thyme aromas pop with no decanting. Fat rich and succulent, there is a mouth filling layer of intensity that's packed with sweet, ripe, spicy fruits topped with black cherry liqueur. Pop this now if you have a bottle. 4,506 Views   Tasted Dec 7, 2014 From a blend of 50% Grenache, 30% Mourvedre, and 20% Syrah, this plush, fat, modern styled Chateauneuf du Pape sports a deep color. Licorice, jammy black raspberry, smoke, pepper and black cherry aromas are all over the place. Concentrated, supple and already approachable, like many wines from the vintage, it's drinking well. From a blend of 50% Grenache, 30% Mourvedre, and 20% Syrah, this plush, fat, modern styled Chateauneuf du Pape sports a deep color. Licorice, jammy black raspberry, smoke, pepper and black cherry aromas are all over the place. Concentrated, supple and already approachable, like many wines from the vintage, it's drinking well. 6,043 Views   Tasted Dec 18, 2011

When to Drink Domaine Grand Veneur, Anticipated Maturity, Decanting Time

Domaine Grand Veneur can be enjoyed on the young side if decanted for about 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 Grand Veneur is usually better with 4-6 years of bottle age. Of course, that can vary slightly, depending on the vintage. In the best vintages, the wine should be consumed within 5-20 years after the vintage.

Serving Alain Jaume Domaine Grand Veneur with Wine, Food Pairing Tips

Domaine Grand Veneur 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 Veneur 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. Grand Veneur is also good with Asian dishes, hearty fish courses like tuna, mushrooms pasta, eggplant, cheese, and tomatoes.

The white wine of Grand Veneur 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 Grand Veneur is one of my favorite Chateauneuf du Pape producers. Even though prices have risen for their wines over the past few years, the quality is so high, this still offers a lot of value and character for the money.

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