{"product_id":"grand-veneur-cotes-du-rhone-les-champauvins-2012","title":"Grand Veneur Cotes Du Rhone Les Champauvins 2012","description":"\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\u003cspan style=\"font-size:14px;\"\u003e70% Grenache, 20% Syrah and 10% Mourvedre.\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\t\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\tDOMAINE GRAND VENEUR “Les Champauvins” stretches on 34 ha classified in Côtes du Rhône. The 18 different plots are located in the northern border of Châteauneuf du Pape, exactly from 3 meters outside the appellation.\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\tA small lane of rocks going through the rocky plateaux has been decided to be the AOC limit in 1936.\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\tHere, soils are made of red clay and rocks (pebbled stones of quartz). The quantity of rocks can be amazing as they can completely cover the soil (see picture). In summer and during the day, the rocks temperature will increase to 55°C. This accumulated heat will be get back to the vines during nights . Day after day, this unique phenomenon allow the grapes to reach a perfect maturity and produce a unique wine.\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\tTotal production is 10,000 cases per year\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003chr\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\u003cspan style=\"font-size:14px;\"\u003eReview:\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\t\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\tOne of my favorite estates in Châteauneuf du Pape (an area now being brilliantly covered by my colleague Jeb Dunnuck), Domaine Grand Veneur is internationally recognized for their fabulous Châteauneuf du Papes, but they also produce some terrific values. The estate wines are sold under the Grand Veneur label, but they have also started a négociant business under the name Alain Jaume. Those wines have been very promising as well. A knock-out value is the estate 2012 Côtes du Rhône Les Champauvins, a blend of 70% Grenache, 20% Syrah and 10% Mourvèdre. Always one of the vintage's finest Côtes du Rhônes, it comes from a large, morsellated estate property north of Châteauneuf du Pape. At this quality level, it is amazing that the Jaume family produces nearly 10,000 cases. The 2012, from a far superior vintage than 2013, boasts a dark ruby\/plum color as well as a sweet perfume of kirsch, lavender, new saddle leather, pepper, blackcurrants and licorice. Medium-bodied with lovely density and richness, light tannin and a savory mouthfeel, this beauty can be enjoyed over the next 3-4 years.\u003cstrong\u003e-Robert Parker 90 Points \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Grand Veneur","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44948797194287,"sku":"F0EE137191GRM","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0741\/4677\/5087\/files\/GrandVeneur_CDRChampauvins_labelHQ_652484dd-e783-4d17-a3df-91b32c3c782c.jpg?v=1771483699","url":"https:\/\/timelesswinesdirect.com\/products\/grand-veneur-cotes-du-rhone-les-champauvins-2012","provider":"timelesswines.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}