2010 alain jaume, chateauneuf-du-pape, domaine grand veneur la fontaine
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Why We're Buying
Alain Jaume was the first estate in Châteauneuf-du-Pape to age different grape varieties in French oak barrels. The innovative spirit shines through in 200 annual cases of Domaine Grand Veneur Blanc La Fontaine, with masterful aging in demi-muids.
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Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
One of the top three or four dry whites of the appellation is the full-bodied, fresh 2010 Chateauneuf du Pape Blanc La Fontaine. Made from 100 Roussanne, it offers lots of waxy vanillin notes intermixed with notions of honeyed figs, quince and brioche. It should drink well for 2-3 years. This is one of those rare cases where the 2011 is even better than the 2010.
Stephen Tanzer
Light gold. Seductive aromas of lemon curd, truffle, anise, smoke and honey, plus a leesy nuance. Rich and spicy in the mouth, with the leesy quality adding depth to sappy citrus and orchard fruit flavors. Shows very good delineation and verve for a rich wine and finishes smooth, spicy and very long.
Wine Spectator
A ripe, lush style, this showy wine offers a lovely mouthfeel to its creamed melon, brioche, toasted almond and pear notes, all melded nicely together and hanging through the lengthy, rounded finish. Drink now through 2013. 300 cases made."