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Grand Veneur Cotes du Rhone Rose Reserve
Alain Jaume ( Grand Veneur )
France - Rhone Valley - Cotes du Rhone AOC

Salmon-pink color, clear and brilliant. The nose is fruity and spicy, reminiscent of wild strawberry and fine Provencal spices. The palate is full, well-balanced and fruity, with a long, fresh finish. A beautiful and delicate rosé.

Specifications
Appellation
Cotes du Rhone AOC
Wine Type
Rosé
Varietal(s)
70% Grenache, 20% Syrah, 10% Mourvedre (2018) / 50% Grenache Noir, 25% Cinsault, 20% Syrah and 5% Mourvedre (2019)
Agricultural Practices
Organic
Soil type
limestone terrace with sand and red clay
Vinification
A part is drawn off the skins with short maceration and the other part is from direct press. Fermentation in stainless steel at cool temperature. Bottling 5 months after harvest.

Reviews and News

2020 Grand Veneur Cotes du Rhone Rose - 88 PTS - WA

2020 Grand Veneur Cotes du Rhone Rose - 88 PTS - WA

wa88"The 2020 Cotes du Rhone—formerly released under the Reserve label—delivers plenty of raspberry, cherry and strawberry fruit on the nose and palate. Medium to full-bodied, it's supple, silky and immensely pleasurable, just good, solid fruit-driven fun in a glass. It should be available at a street price of around $15, making it a terrific deal."

- Robert Parker's Wine Advocate (May 2022), 88 pts

2018 Reserve Grand Veneur Côtes du Rhône Rosé - EXCEPTIONAL - WP

2018 Reserve Grand Veneur Côtes du Rhône Rosé - EXCEPTIONAL - WP

wplogo"Unusually low in acidity, this rosé gave off a first impression of softness rather than the racy refreshment we tend to expect from this type of wine. But the second impression quickly took over, then the third and so on, as a fruit basket of flavors revealed itself. My palate seemed to be strolling through a Provençal hill town on market day, drinking in the sights, smells and savors of fresh strawberries, raspberries and wildflowers. ABV: 13 percent. - Dave McIntyre"
- Washington Post (May 2019), *** EXCEPTIONAL

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2018 Grand Veneur Reserve Cotes du Rhone Rose - 88 PTS - JD

2018 Grand Veneur Reserve Cotes du Rhone Rose - 88 PTS - JD

"jeb dunnuck logo 250The 2018 Côtes Du Rhône Rosé reveals a light, Provençal color as well as notes of white peach, citrus, and tangerines. It shows a touch of salty minerality on the finish, is light and quaffable, and beautifully balanced. In short, it's a terrific Provençal style rosé to drink over the coming summer months."

- Jeb Dunnuck (August 16th 2019), 88 pts

2017 Reserve Grand Veneur Côtes du Rhône Rosé - 89 PTS - WE

2017 Reserve Grand Veneur Côtes du Rhône Rosé - 89 PTS - WE

wine enthusiast 89 pts"Pale and dusky pink in hue, this bright, zesty wine suggests crisp raspberry and cassis flavors accented with earth and bramble. Full bodied yet invigorating, it's a refreshing wine that's still drinking well almost a year after bottling. - ANNA LEE C. IIJIMA"
- Wine Enthusiast (March 2019), 89 pts

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2017 Reserve Grand Veneur Côtes du Rhône Rosé - 87 PTS - WA

2017 Reserve Grand Veneur Côtes du Rhône Rosé - 87 PTS - WA

wa"Crushed stone, strawberry and melon notes mark the nose of the 2017 Réserve Grand Veneur Rose. It's a crisp, medium-bodied blend of Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvèdre that should be drunk up over the near term. - Joe Czerwinski"
- Robert Parker's The Wine Advocate (June 15th 2018), 87 pts

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2016 Grand Veneur Reserve Cotes du Rhone Rose - 90 PTS - JD

2016 Grand Veneur Reserve Cotes du Rhone Rose - 90 PTS - JD

"jeb dunnuck logo 250Another Rosé that is a no brainer purchase in just about every vintage, the 2016 Reserve Rosé offers a refreshing, crisp style in its under ripe strawberry, citrus and hints of salty sea breeze. It has bright acidity, yet is balanced, clean and dry. Drink it over the coming summer months. - Jeb Dunnuck"

- Jeb Dunnuck (2017 Rosé Round Up, September 4th 2017), 90 pts

2016 Grand Veneur Reserve Cotes du Rhone Rose - 87 PTS - VINOUS

2016 Grand Veneur Reserve Cotes du Rhone Rose - 87 PTS - VINOUS

"vinous logoLimpid orange-pink. Aromas and flavors of strawberry and tangerine, accompanied by subtle herbal and floral notes in the background. Supple and broad on the palate, delivering solid thrust. Warm red fruit notes cling to the finish. In an easygoing style and not lacking for heft. - Josh Raynolds"

- Antonio Galloni's Vinous (August 2017), 87 pts

2015 Grand Veneur Reserve Cotes du Rhone Rose - 89 PTS - IWR

2015 Grand Veneur Reserve Cotes du Rhone Rose - 89 PTS - IWR

"iwinereviewMedium salmon rose. Ripe berries and orange zest show on the nose of this well-balanced, crisply textured wine. It’s dry with bracing acidity and good flavor density. Precisely what most people seek in a rosé."

- i-winereview.com (July 2016), 89 pts

2015 Grand Veneur Reserve Cotes du Rhone Rose - 88 PTS - WA

2015 Grand Veneur Reserve Cotes du Rhone Rose - 88 PTS - WA

"wa88Made mostly from Grenache, the 2015 Reserve Grand Veneur gives up lots of framboise, ripe cherries and a touch of garrigue in a medium-bodied, bright, fresh and enjoyable style. This is a delicious, versatile Rosé that's perfect for starting a meal, or pairing with light seafood or tapas. - Jeb Dunnuck"

- Robert Parker's Wine Advocate (May 2016), 88 pts

2014 Reserve Grand Veneur Côtes du Rhône Rosé - 90 PTS - WA

2014 Reserve Grand Veneur Côtes du Rhône Rosé - 90 PTS - WA

wa90"Light pink in color, the 2014 Cotes du Rhone Rose Reserve is a terrific effort that offers lots of strawberry, peach and cherry blossom aromas and flavors. Medium-bodied, supple and beautifully textured, yet with good acidity, it shows the more fruity, forward nature of the 2014 vintage perfectly. It represents a fabulous value in rose, should be bought by the case, and enjoyed over the coming 6-12 months. - Jeb Dunnuck"
- Robert Parker's The Wine Advocate (June 2015), 90 pts

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2014 Grand Veneur, Reserve, Cotes du Rhone Rose - 88 PTS - IWR

2014 Grand Veneur, Reserve, Cotes du Rhone Rose - 88 PTS - IWR

"iwinereviewLight salmon in color, the Reserve Grand Veneer is a light delicately flavored wine with hints of cherry, good mouth feel, crisp acidity and freshness onto the finish. - Don Winkler"

- International Wine Review (May 4th 2015), 88 pts

2013 Reserve Grand Veneur Côtes du Rhône Rosé - 90 PTS - WA

2013 Reserve Grand Veneur Côtes du Rhône Rosé - 90 PTS - WA

wa90"A beautiful effort, with ripe strawberry, apple blossom and hints of citrus, the Jaume's 2013 Cotes du Rhone Reserve Grand Veneur Rose is medium-bodied on the palate, with a perfect mix of freshness and richness. It's a textbook rose to enjoy over the coming summer months, yet I'm sure it will continue to offer plenty of pleasure through early next year as well. - Jeb Dunnuck"
- Robert Parker's The Wine Advocate (May 2014), 90 pts

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2013 Reserve Grand Veneur Côtes du Rhône Rosé - 87 PTS - WA

2013 Reserve Grand Veneur Côtes du Rhône Rosé - 87 PTS - WA

wa300"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.
Lovers of rosé should check out the blend of 60% Grenache, 20% Syrah and 20% Cinsault, the 2013 Côtes du Rhône Rosé Réserve. This crisp, flinty rosé possesses strawberry and cranberry notes intermixed with a hint of watermelons, and a light-bodied mouthfeel. Drink now. - Robert Parker"
- Robert Parker's The Wine Advocate (November 2014), 87 pts

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2013 Grand Veneur, Reserve, Cotes du Rhone Rose - 89 PTS - IWC

2013 Grand Veneur, Reserve, Cotes du Rhone Rose - 89 PTS - IWC

tanzer iwc 89 pts"(60% grenache, 20% syrah and 20% cinsault): Light orange. Lively aromas of raspberry, tangerine and fresh flowers, with a peppery nuance adding vibrancy. Dry and focused on the palate, offering tangy red fruit and citrus zest flavors that spread out with air. Shows good lift and vivacity on the nervy finish, which features a hint of bitter cherry skin."
- Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar (July/August 2014), 89 pts

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2012 Reserve Grand Veneur Côtes du Rhône Rosé - 91 PTS - IWINE

2012 Reserve Grand Veneur Côtes du Rhône Rosé - 91 PTS - IWINE

I Wine Review"A superbly balanced and delicious wine, the Réserve Rosé reveals minerals, dried cherries, and hints of herbs and orange zest. It has an enticing, stony character that runs throughout the wines. 60% Grenache, 20% Syrah, and 20% Cinsault grown on clay and limestone."

International Wine Review (Annual Rosé Report / Avril 2013), 91 pts

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2012 Reserve Grand Veneur Côtes du Rhône Rosé - 87 PTS + BEST BUY - WA

2012 Reserve Grand Veneur Côtes du Rhône Rosé - 87 PTS + BEST BUY - WA

Wine Advocate 87 Pts"The Grand Veneur 2012 Cotes du Rhone Rose Reserve is composed of 60% Grenache, 20% Syrah and 20% Cinsault. It exhibits strawberry and raspberry fruit notes as well as hints of lavender and Provencal herbs, and a spicy finish. Medium-bodied and dry, it should drink well for 12-16 months."

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate (Issue #208, August 2013), 87 pts + BEST BUY

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2011 Reserve Grand Veneur Côtes du Rhône Rosé - 90 PTS - WA

2011 Reserve Grand Veneur Côtes du Rhône Rosé - 90 PTS - WA

Wine Advocate 90 Pts"An absolutely brilliant wine is their 2011 Cotes du Rhone Rose Reserve, a blend of 60% Grenache and the rest equal parts Syrah and Cinsault. Notes of Provencal herbs and vivid strawberry jam intermixed with some kirsch are all present in this surprisingly full-bodied yet lively, ethereal rose that is about as strong an effort in the rose wine market as one can find for under $15 a bottle."

Wine Advocate (Issue 201, June 2012), 90 pts BEST BUY

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2011 Reserve Grand Veneur Côtes du Rhône Rosé - 90 PTS - IWINE

2011 Reserve Grand Veneur Côtes du Rhône Rosé - 90 PTS - IWINE

I Wine Review"labelPale pink. This is a lovely rosé with delicate, floral and peach blossoms on the nose. These are followed by a lightly flavored, dry and crisp palate with mineral notes. A well-balanced and delicate wine, yet substantial with a lingering finish."

I-winereview.com (April 2012), 90 pts

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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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