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GRAPE VARIETY: 100% Viognier
100% Organic
TASTING NOTES:
Full bodied white wine, with brilliant, deep and clean color.
A very intense nose of flowers, white peach and pear, and a hint of dry herbs.
On the palate, aromas are expressed with balance and an amazing freshness.
A great example of Rhône white wine, single grape “Viognier”. Blanc De Viognier provides the right balance to suit just about any discriminating palette.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
Blanc de Viognier pairs marvelously with a wide variety of seafood and shellfish dishes, roasted or grilled chicken, fried pork chops. It particularly enhances spicy flavors such as those found in Chamorro and Asian cuisine, especially coconut-based dishes such as Kadon Pika, chicken Kelaguen or Thai curries. Viognier is also delicious with select vegetable and salad courses and of course hard or soft mild cheeses.
To be enjoyed young but can age for 3‐5 years. To be served at 45°C.
THE WINERY:
Established in the northern part of Châteauneuf-du-Pape, the Jaume family has been dedicated to the art of wine growing since 1826.
In the 14th century, during their stay in Avignon, the popes built a papal castle in Châteauneuf-du-Pape (“New castle of the Popes”). Impressed by the area's exceptional “terroir” (the soil and its growing conditions), they planted vineyards around the castle on terraces covered with distinctive large smooth rounded stones, which get very hot during the day in the sun, and keep the vine roots warm during the cold nights, providing perfect conditions for growing wine grapes .
The Domaine Grand Veneur Viognier vineyard is located next to the single vineyard “Les Champauvins”, featuring the famed large stones which provides this bold white wine its unique character. Soils are made of clay and sand with limestone.
Winemaking & ageing:
Hand‐picked harvest. Fermentation in temperature‐controlled vats. Early bottling, 6 months after harvest.
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GRAPE VARIETY:
Grenache noir, Syrah, Cinsault, Mourvèdre
TASTING NOTES:
Award winning Côtes du Rhône for everyday enjoyment, with great complexity.
The color is a red garnet with purple tinged.
The aromatic range of the nose goes from fresh berries (wild raspberry, blackcurrant, blackberry) to spices.
The palate is big and full‐flavored, with silky‐smooth tannins and the berry aromas.
The finish is smooth and clean, introducing touches of pepper.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
Particularly pleasant with spicy foods, and barbequed meats.
A classic Rhône to enjoy slightly fresh, but not cold, best poured around 62° to 65°F.
AWARDS:
Wine Enthusiast: 88 points
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate: Recommended Domaine/Winery
French Hachette Guide: 2 stars (out of three); Exceptional quality for the value
THE WINERY:
This Côtes du Rhône is made from various type of soils, but it mostly comes from limestone terraces with sand and red clay. This give to the “Reserve” an extraordinary richness and complexity with a Mediterranean style.
History: Established in the northern part of Châteauneuf du Pape, the Jaume family has been dedicated to the art of wine growing since 1826. In the 14th century, during their stay in Avignon, the popes built a papal castle in Châteauneuf-du-Pape (“New castle of the Popes”). Impressed by the area's exceptional “terroir” (the soil and its growing conditions), they planted vineyards around the castle on terraces covered with characteristic large smooth rounded stones, which get very hot during the day in the hot sun, and keep the vine roots warm during the cold nights, providing perfect condition for wine grapes .
Winemaking & aging:
Traditional wine making and ageing is performed in vats only. Bottling after 10‐12 months.