2023 Alain Jaume & Fils Domaine Grand Veneur Chateauneuf-du-Pape french white 96 Points Wine Enthusiast

96 Points Wine Enthusiast

as well as nuances of clove

The intent of this Chardonnay

Full-bodied and rich with viscosity and unctuousness

with pronounced tannins

2023 Alain Jaume & Fils Domaine Grand Veneur Chateauneuf-du-Pape french white 96 Points Wine EnthusiastCrisp black fruit and dried lavender are restrained on the nose but gain richness and ripeness on the palate of this buoyant red. It's laden with plum and cherry flavors yet silky in mouthfeel, freshened by a crush of minerality. Firm, densely packed tannins offer a noble frame and should integrate better from 2021. This wine has vast potential for aging, likely far beyond 2030.