Grand Veneur Vieux Marc de Chateauneuf du Pape

Grand Veneur Vieux Marc de Chateauneuf du Pape

France

The color is a brilliant pale oak.
Rich and toasty notes on the nose, spices, sap and mint, raisins and hazelnuts. Round and ample on the palate, full-flavored, toasty notes, a long and harmonious finish.

Specifications

Still Type

The distillation process uses a copper still of the 4-vessel type.

DistillateSource

Distillation of the destemmed and dried marcs of different grape varieties used to make the red wines of Châteauneuf-du-Pape (Grenache Syrah, Mourvèdre, Cinsault).

Aging

5 years in oak casks

Pairings

Excellent on its own as an after meal drink, or paired with vanilla ice cream and crème brûlée.

Producer Information: Alain Jaume ( Grand Veneur )

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 surrounding the castle, Pope Jean XXII planted the ...
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