Country: France / Domaine Grand Veneur
Variety: Rhône-style Red Blend Rhône Valley
Winery: Alain Jaume et Fils / Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Even Grand Veneur’s traditional cuvée shines in 2009, offering up notions of black cherries and chocolate liqueur. It’s full bodied and richly textured, with a long, velvety finish. Simply put, it’s plush and delicious, with no need to age it any further. Drink now–2020.