{"product_id":"grand-veneur-chateauneuf-du-pape-vieilles-vignes-2016","title":"Grand Veneur Chateauneuf Du Pape Vieilles Vignes 2016","description":"\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch1\u003eSold out, but more on the way, pre-order now. Will ship when it arrives mid-Dec. \u003c\/h1\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrand Veneur Chateauneuf Du Pape Vieilles Vignes is made from 50% Grenache, 40% Mourvedre, 10% Syrah\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMatured in concrete vats (40%) and oak casks (60%)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt boasts an inky\/purple color in addition to a gorgeous perfume of crushed rocks, jammy black fruits, charcoal and graphite. Blackberry aroma with an air of dates pressed in alongside – this is sweet-noted. It is easy to appreciate, a sleek and stylish start. The palate holds excellent fruit that runs well and has kick. Its tannins move round freely and a minted finale comes forward. Its dark fruit is tasty, darkens on the finish, where tar and char from its oak enter. It is all very much together, a bundle of harmony, and will gain local attributes as it ages.\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\tAn outstanding Chateauneuf du Pape which display the best of its terroir.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tThe vines are 50 to 100+ year old. They are planted on red clay soils covered with pebble stones.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tHarvest is destemmed and crushed. Fermentation temperature is controlled at 30°C. Vatting period of 18 to 20 days. Matured in concrete vats (40%) and oak casks (60%).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"word-wrap: break-word;\"\u003eThe vineyards are located in the north of Châteauneuf du Pape. GRAND VENEUR «Vieilles Vignes» cuvee is produced from the older vines. Thanks to time and an organic growing, roots go very deep in the soil. Yields are naturally low and grapes highly concentrated.\u003cbr\u003eThe vines are 50 to 100+ year old. They are planted on red clay soils covered with pebble stones.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"word-wrap: break-word;\"\u003eWinemaking and aging\u003cbr\u003eHarvest is destemmed and crushed. Fermentation temperature is controlled at 30°C. Vatting period of 18 to 20 days. Matured in concrete vats (40%) and oak casks (60%).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"word-wrap: break-word;\"\u003ePair with venisson, duck, braised lamb or strong cheese.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"word-wrap: break-word;\"\u003eReview:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"word-wrap: break-word;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(26, 26, 26); font-family: Merriweather, \" times new roman serif font-size: background-color: rgb\u003eThe 2016 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Vieilles Vignes is up with the crème de la crème of the vintage and in the same league as the perfect 2010. Awesome notes of blackberries, crème de cassis, charred meats, licorice, and violets all soar from the glass. It's powerful, opulent, and structured, with building tannin, a huge mid-palate, and a blockbuster finish, yet it never loses its sense of purity and elegance. It's an incredible achievement from this estate. The blend is 45% Grenache, 45% Mourvèdre, and 10% Syrah, all aged in 55% new French oak.-Jeb Dunnuck 100 points\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"word-wrap: break-word; line-height: 22.86px; margin-bottom: 0px !important; padding: 0px !important;\"\u003e\"The 2016 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Vielle Vignes is sensational, with notes of blackberry jam, blueberries, crushed flowers, licorice, and graphite all soaring from the glass. Deep, rich, unctuous and still structured, with masses of tannin, it's a beast of a wine, yet stays impeccably balanced, pure and clean. It's going to need 4-5 years of cellaring.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0px; word-wrap: break-word; line-height: 22.86px; padding: 0px !important;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e- Jeb Dunnuck (October 2017), 97-99 pts\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Grand Veneur","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44948963950639,"sku":"F0EE137273RRL","price":130.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0741\/4677\/5087\/files\/gvvv_f6933439-518e-42b1-9d63-691287d8d121.jpg?v=1771486163","url":"https:\/\/timelesswinesdirect.com\/products\/grand-veneur-chateauneuf-du-pape-vieilles-vignes-2016","provider":"timelesswines.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}