2023 Alain Jaume & Fils Domaine Grand Veneur Chateauneuf-du-Pape french white The intent of this Chardonnay

The intent of this Chardonnay

rounded beauty that has good concentration

I love its overall balance

fresh herbs

Wine Spectator’s #2 Wine of the Year

2023 Alain Jaume & Fils Domaine Grand Veneur Chateauneuf-du-Pape french white The intent of this ChardonnayCrisp black fruit and dried lavender are restrained on the nose but gain richness and ripeness on the palate of this buoyant red. It's laden with plum and cherry flavors yet silky in mouthfeel, freshened by a crush of minerality. Firm, densely packed tannins offer a noble frame and should integrate better from 2021. This wine has vast potential for aging, likely far beyond 2030.