# Réserve Grand Veneur (2023)

- **Producer:** Alain Jaume / Domaine Grand Veneur
- **Colour:** red
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Grenache Noir, Syrah, Cinsault, Mourvèdre
- **Region:** Rhône, France
- **Style:** Classic
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 17–17 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** black cherry, black plum, liquorice, pepper, garrigue, earthy notes

## About this wine

Réserve Grand Veneur is an organic red wine from Alain Jaume's Domaine Grand Veneur, produced in the Côtes du Rhône AOC of the Southern Rhône Valley, France. The 2023 vintage is a blend of Grenache Noir, Syrah, Cinsault, and Mourvèdre, grown on diverse terroirs including clay-limestone terraces and sandy soils. The Jaume family, with a winemaking history dating back to 1826, manages the estate with a philosophy focused on expressing the unique character of the Rhône terroir through respectful viticulture. Domaine Grand Veneur has held organic certification since 2012, with manual harvesting being a key practice.

## Interesting facts

- Domaine Grand Veneur has been certified organic since 2012.
- The Jaume family's winemaking roots in the Rhône date back to 1826.
- The wine is a blend of Grenache Noir, Syrah, Cinsault, and Mourvèdre.
- Harvest is conducted manually to ensure grape quality.

## Food pairing

The wine's medium body and silky tannins complement the richness of red meats and proteins. Its savory notes and hints of pepper and liquorice pair well with herbs and earthy flavors found in stews and roasted dishes. The fruitiness provides a pleasant contrast to spicy elements.

## Wine making process

The winemaking process for Réserve Grand Veneur begins with manual harvesting to ensure grape quality. The grapes are then destemmed and crushed before undergoing fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats. This controlled environment helps to preserve the wine's fruit characteristics. Following fermentation, the wine is aged in vats for a short period, typically bottled around four months after harvest. This approach emphasizes freshness and fruit purity, characteristic of a classic Côtes du Rhône.