# Les Champauvins Domaine Grand Veneur (2022)

- **Producer:** Alain Jaume
- **Colour:** red
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre
- **Region:** Rhône, France
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 15.0%
- **Average price:** €17
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 16–16 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** raspberry, blackcurrant, dark cherry, strawberry, forest raspberry, violet, chocolate, vanilla, dried herbs, chocolate, bay leaf, liquorice

## About this wine

Alain Jaume Les Champauvins Domaine Grand Veneur 2022 is a red wine from the AOP Côtes du Rhône appellation in France's Southern Rhône Valley. Produced by Alain Jaume, a family winery with a history stretching back to 1826, this wine is a blend of Grenache (70%), Syrah (20%), and Mourvèdre (10%). The Les Champauvins vineyard, owned and cultivated by the Jaume family for over 40 years, spans 34 hectares and is situated remarkably close to the Châteauneuf-du-Pape appellation. The estate is managed by the 5th and 6th generations of the Jaume family, who are dedicated to expressing the authenticity of the Rhône terroirs through their wines.

## Interesting facts

- Vineyard is just 3 meters from Châteauneuf-du-Pape!
- Family winemaking tradition dates back to 1826.
- Certified organic farming practices are employed.
- Often called a 'Baby Châteauneuf'.

## Food pairing

The wine's full body and soft tannins are well-suited to richer proteins, where they can complement the meat's texture and flavor without overpowering. Herbal notes in the wine can echo those in dishes seasoned with herbs like rosemary or thyme, creating a harmonious bridge.

## Wine making process

The Alain Jaume Les Champauvins Domaine Grand Veneur is produced using grapes from the Les Champauvins vineyard, which is farmed under certified organic agriculture. Practices include light plowing, the use of natural compost, controlled yields, and green harvesting. The grapes are meticulously hand-harvested and sorted. Fermentation and aging details are not specified, but the wine's profile suggests techniques aimed at maximizing fruit expression and developing structure characteristic of the Southern Rhône region.