"One 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.
Under the Grand Veneur label, the 2013 Côtes du Rhône Blanc Réserve is composed of 50% Roussanne, 40% Viognier and 10% Clairette. This cuvée never sees any oak. The 2013 exhibits lots of flowery (rose petals) notes intermixed with hints of caramelized melon, white peach and honeysuckle. Medium-bodied, crisp, dry and refreshing, it should drink well for 1-2 years. - Robert Parker"
- Robert Parker's The Wine Advocate (November 2014), 87 pts

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"Dealing with more challenging vintages, such as 2013 and 2014, couldn't have been easy, but they have succeeded. The 2014 Côtes du Rhône Blanc Reserve, a blend of 40% Viognier, 50% Roussanne and 10% Clairette, is a real steal. Loads of white currant, quince, almond paste, white peach and pineapple are all present in this flowery, medium-bodied deliciously dry and crisp wine. Drink it over the next year."
- Robert Parker's Wine Advocate (March 2016), 88 pts - Excellent Wine Values for Under $25

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"Bright straw. Lively and sharply focused on the nose, displaying scents of dried lemon, green apple and white pepper. Juicy and seamless in texture, offering good weight to the citrus and orchard fruit flavors. Shows a slightly dry edge on the refreshingly bitter finish, which echoes the lemon note. - Josh Raynolds"
- Vinous (June 2016), 87 pts

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