Alain Jaume Grand Veneur Châteauneuf-du-Pape La Fontaine 2020 French White Wine 75 cl 14%

White Châteauneuf-du-Pape is rare - only a small share of the appellation's land is planted with white grapes, and La Fontaine is one of the best plots for the purpose.

Expert's Description

Alain Jaume Grand Veneur Châteauneuf-du-Pape La Fontaine 2020 is a White Wine from Châteauneuf-du-Pape, France made from a blend of Roussanne and Clairette, bottled at 14% ABV.

La Fontaine is a plot of clay, sand and limestone soil with a north-facing exposure and good airflow, providing ideal conditions for growing Roussanne for white Châteauneuf-du-Pape. The grape can ripen fully while the wine retains a surprising freshness.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Intense aroma of ripe apricot, white peach and honeydew melon, interwoven with acacia blossom and a hint of beeswax.

Palate

Rich and generous, with a fatness combining exotic fruit and vanilla, yet fresh and mineral with white peach and pear.

Finish

Extraordinarily long.

Serving & Food Pairing

Serve at 10-12°C in a white wine glass. Pairs with fish in creamy sauce, foie gras or aged cheeses.

Specifications

Name: Grand Veneur Châteauneuf-du-Pape "La Fontaine"
Producer/Winery: Alain Jaume
Region/Country: Châteauneuf-du-Pape, France
Appellation/Classification: AOC Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Grape Variety(ies): Roussanne, Clairette
Vintage: 2020
ABV: 14%
Size: 75 CL
Vegan: No
Serving Temperature: 10-12°C
Decanting Recommended: No
Glass Type: White Wine Glass

Flavour Profile

Rich · Generous · Mineral · Complex

Did You Know?

White Châteauneuf-du-Pape makes up only a small fraction of the appellation's total production - most plots are planted with red grapes, making white wines like this one something of a rarity.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Alain Jaume Grand Veneur Châteauneuf-du-Pape La Fontaine 2020

Which grapes is the wine made from?

A blend of Roussanne and Clairette.

Why is the wine called La Fontaine?

After the specific plot of clay, sand and limestone soil where the grapes are grown.

What does the wine taste like?

Ripe apricot, white peach and honeydew melon, with a rich and generous palate.

What food pairs with the wine?

Fish in creamy sauce, foie gras or aged cheeses.

Why is white Châteauneuf-du-Pape rare?

Only a small share of the appellation's land is planted with white grapes.

What temperature should the wine be served at?

10-12°C, ideally in a white wine glass.