Alain Jaume - Côtes du Rhône Domaine Grand Veneur Réserve 2023 (375ml) Germany Rheingau Riesling

Alain Jaume - Côtes du Rhône Domaine Grand Veneur Réserve 2023 (375ml) Germany Rheingau RieslingThe vineyards of the Ctes du Rhne "Reserve" come from different types of soils but mainly from alluvial clay limestone terraces, sand and clay. This gives the "Reserve" an extraordinary richness and complexity and a very southern style. Grape varieties Grenache noir and Syrah for the most part. Complement of cinsault, mourvdre. Vinification and ageing Traditional vinification and ageing in vats only. Bottling 10 to 12 months after harvest. Tasting The

This lush Chardonnay has plenty of character and is loaded with perfectly ripened apples

the 2020 Pinot Noir Joli Coeur delivers deep black cherry fruit and exotic spice notes suggestive of licorice

Pair with a flank steak and chimichurri sauce

Well farmed Martinborough Sauvignon Blanc

the grapes sourced from a who's who of sites

Taste: Harmonious

consistent

This Pinot Noir shows a precise balance between the fruit and acidity that makes it

All batches were cold-soaked for 5 days and then fermented in 8 T open tops (hand plunged 2-3 times per day)

pink-hued wine

and pineapple add complexity

this merits time in the cellar to unwind but should evolve wonderfully over the next decade