2022 · Le Miocène
Domaine Grand Veneur
Red · Châteauneuf-du-Pape, France
Fruit-forward
Dry · Bold structured · Aromatic · Crisp
Technical details
Vinification & maturation
Hand‑harvested30 °C fermentation18–20 day macerationConcrete vat aging10 ‑month oak agingSecond‑use French oakNo new oak
Grapes
GrenacheSyrahMourvèdre
Soils
GravelAlluvial
Producer
Domaine Grand Veneur
France
Domaine Grand Veneur is a family-owned estate in France's Rhône Valley, managed by the Jaume family since 1979. Alain Jaume serves as lead winemaker, with his sons Sébastien and Christophe being prepared to take over. The domaine farms approximately 25 hectares, including 16 hectares in Châteauneuf-du-Pape (with 1.5 hectares dedicated to white varieties), 9 hectares in Lirac, and additional Côtes du Rhône plantings. It produces five red and two white Châteauneuf-du-Pape wines. While some sources mention organic practices, no specific sustainability certifications are noted.
Vineyard scale
Artisanal
10-20 ha