Parker, “Grand Veneur is one of the most brilliant estates in Chateauneuf du Pape. I can’t say enough about the job Alain Jaume’s two sons, Sebastian and Christophe, have done with this estate. The impeccable attention to detail in the vineyards, the meticulous vinification, and the careful bottling benefit every consumer.”

The 2022 Châteauneuf du Pape Le Miocene checks in as 70% Grenache, 20% Syrah, and the rest Mourvèdre It has a beautiful nose of ripe red and black fruits that give way to more licorice, black olive, peppery garrigue, and spices. Medium to full-bodied on the palate, it’s balanced and has ripe, building tannins and a great finish. It’s going to evolve gracefully for 10-12+ years. 93pts JD