Alain Jaume - La Grangette des Papes 'Châteauneuf-du-Pape' (Magnum) 2017

In the 14th century, during their stay in Avignon, the popes built a papal castle in Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Impressed by the area's exceptional “terroir” (the soil and its growing conditions), they planted vineyards around the castle on terraces covered with smooth rounded pebbles.

Established in the northern part of Châteauneuf du Pape, the Jaume family has been dedicated to the art of wine growing since 1826.

Alain Jaume aim, as skilled wine growers, is to produce, carefully and lovingly, wines that are intense, rich and complex and that reflect and embody the wonderful terroir of the southern Rhône Valley.

La Grangette des Papes plots are located northern part of Châteauneuf du Pape and the vines are grown under organic process.The soil is marked by the violence wrought by the Rhone river. It consists of a layer of marine molasses of the Miocene period covered by alpine alluvium. The presence of a great number of rounded stones known as "galets" in the earth is evidence of the time when the Rhone, then a torrent, tore fragments of rock from the Alps and deposited them on the plain.

Harvest is sorted by hand, destemmed and crushed. Fermentation temperature is controlled at 30°C. Vatting period of 18 to 20 days. Matured in vats and oak casks.

"From the négociant side of the Jaume family lineup, the 2023 Châteauneuf Du Pape La Grangette Des Papes is based on Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvèdre and was aged 16 months in 10% new French oak barrels with the rest in stainless steel. Deep ruby/plum-hued, it offers juicy blackberries, leather, graphite, pepper, and sappy herbs on the nose. It's medium-bodied and concentrated, with ample mid-palate depth and integrated tannins and acidity. This solid Châteauneuf du Pape will benefit from a year or two of bottle age and shine over the following decade. Drink 2026-2036." - 90 Points, Jeb Dunnuck

Producer: Alain Jaume

Country: France

Region: Rhône Valley

Varietal: Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre

Appellation: Châteauneuf-du-Pape

Vintage: 2017

Size: 1.5L