"The Jaume family's regular bottling of 2011 Châteauneuf is a firm, sturdy effort. Dusty tannins frame notes of cherry, ash and espresso and come to a slightly chewy finish. Give it another year or two and then drink it up by 2020."
- Wine Enthusiast (February 1st 2015), 90 pts
"The 2011 Chateauneuf du Pape is a blend of 70% Grenache, 20% Syrah and 10% Mourvedre from 70-year-old vines aged in barrel. It offers plenty of black cherry, licorice, spice box and garrigue characteristics in a full-bodied, surprisingly deep (for a 2011) style. It should drink well for at least a decade."
Wine Advocate (Issue #203, October 2012), 87-89 pts
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"Warm, soft and inviting, with plum sauce, fruitcake and toasty cinnamon notes, followed by a currant paste accent on the slightly jammy finish. Drink now through 2020. 6,000 cases made. - JM"
Wine Spectator (November 30th 2013), 89 pts
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"Looking at the 2011s, all of which are certainly solid in the vintage, the forward, up-front and nicely textured Grand Veneur 2011 Chateauneuf du Pape delivers loads of black raspberry, toast, licorice and spice-box to go with a medium-bodied, supple and polished feel on the palate. There’s not a whole lot of back-end depth here, and it should be consumed early in its life, but it’s perfectly balanced, has loads of character and is hard to resist. While delicious now, it should hit prime time in another 2-3 years and evolve gracefully through 2021. Drink 2015-2021. -JD"
Wine Advocate (Issue #209, October 2013), 90 pts
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The Grand Veneur is clean and fresh, with bright raspberry and cherry, wet stones, floral pepper and touch of licorice. Medium bodied supported by vibrant nice acidity remaining balanced, focused and nicely structured through the finish. Allow this a bit more time in bottle as it is still showing a youthful edge. (Best 2015-2020)"
- International Wine Report (December 2014), 90 pts
"This retains a sense of 2012's hot summer in the grapey richness of its fruit, almost thick until the wine begins to relax in the glass. Then it gets interesting: spice, earth and a meatiness that brings lamb fat to mind turn it into a savory pleasure. Velvety in texture, it's ready now for lamb chops."
- Wine & Spirits Magazine (February 2017) 90 pts + Year's Best Rhone
