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2007 Domaine Grand Veneur Châteauneuf-du-Pape Vieilles Vignes Châteauneuf-du-Pape Rhône France Wine Tasting Note

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2007
Domaine Grand Veneur Vieilles Vignes  (Châteauneuf-du-Pape)
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Drinking in a perfect spot, this is a rich, lush, ripe, concentrated, hedonistic style of Chateauneuf loaded with layers of dark cherries, kirsch, black raspberry, herbs and peppery spices. The fruit is sweet, pure and mouth-filling, with a finish that holds on. No decanting needed.

Drinking in a perfect spot, this is a rich, lush, ripe, concentrated, hedonistic style of Chateauneuf loaded with layers of dark cherries, kirsch, black raspberry, herbs and peppery spices. The fruit is sweet, pure and mouth-filling, with a finish that holds on. No decanting needed.

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One of the best wines of the vintage, this just rocked! The sensation of minerality added to the mouthfilling layers of ripe, sweet, dark, red berries, licorice, garrigue, pepper and extremely dark chocolate. Dense and intense, the wine had length, complexity and purity of fruit and benefited from time in the decanter.

One of the best wines of the vintage, this just rocked! The sensation of minerality added to the mouthfilling layers of ripe, sweet, dark, red berries, licorice, garrigue, pepper and extremely dark chocolate. Dense and intense, the wine had length, complexity and purity of fruit and benefited from time in the decanter.

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Showing an incredible depth of color at close to its 10th birthday, the nose is all about its pepper, garrigue, black cherry, flowers, bluberries and wild strawberry liqueur essence. Deep, concentrated, youthful, fresh and invigorating, the fat, dense, dark, fruit filled finish can't quite coat your palate, but it is close. This is not a wine for those seeking finesse. It's a wine for contemplation. This is quite complex, and due to its intensity, it demands sipping. This is sublime today, but I think it can get even better, as there is such a wealth of raw material going on here, coupled with its still youthful character. Not decanted, and for me, that was the right choice. Pop, pour and let it flesh out in your glass. As the wine continues to expand in the glass, this just keeps getting and better. For a wine of this quality, at this price level, if this sounds like your style of Chateauneuf du Pape, you should grab a few bottles. FWIW, they make a whopping 350 cases of this wine.

Showing an incredible depth of color at close to its 10th birthday, the nose is all about its pepper, garrigue, black cherry, flowers, bluberries and wild strawberry liqueur essence. Deep, concentrated, youthful, fresh and invigorating, the fat, dense, dark, fruit filled finish can't quite coat your palate, but it is close. This is not a wine for those seeking finesse. It's a wine for contemplation. This is quite complex, and due to its intensity, it demands sipping. This is sublime today, but I think it can get even better, as there is such a wealth of raw material going on here, coupled with its still youthful character. Not decanted, and for me, that was the right choice. Pop, pour and let it flesh out in your glass. As the wine continues to expand in the glass, this just keeps getting and better. For a wine of this quality, at this price level, if this sounds like your style of Chateauneuf du Pape, you should grab a few bottles. FWIW, they make a whopping 350 cases of this wine.

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This is contender for one of the most concentrated wines of the vintage. It's incredibly dense, yet it's not over blown. It's still young. It was a mistake to pop and pour, at least today, as the wine needs time to evolve from its primary state. Still, it's hard not to see the stunning levels of ripe fruits that coat your palate and really leave a lasting impression in the finish.

This is contender for one of the most concentrated wines of the vintage. It's incredibly dense, yet it's not over blown. It's still young. It was a mistake to pop and pour, at least today, as the wine needs time to evolve from its primary state. Still, it's hard not to see the stunning levels of ripe fruits that coat your palate and really leave a lasting impression in the finish.

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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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