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2009 Alain Jaume Côtes du Rhône

Varietal Region Type
Grenache Rhone Valley Juicy Medium-Bodied Red
For what is essentially a medium-bodied wine, this Rhône blend has a lot of intensity. Concentrated notes of boysenberry and violet expand from the midpalate to other parts of the tongue. Though offering only medium acidity and smooth tannins, the wine has an excellent structure built on fine integration and length.
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Alain Jaume Côtes du Rhône

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Story
Winemakers in the southern Rhône since 1826, the Jaume family has witnessed the evolution of the rich, voluptuous wines of Châteauneuf-du- Pape from simple regional delicacy to world-class wine. Châteauneuf-du-Pape, which can only be produced by a very limited area of vines, is not made in huge quantities. Wishing to share their winemaking talents with a wider audience, the Jaumes purchased vineyards in many other areas of the southern Rhône, both for their estate label, Domaine Grand Veneur, and for their négociant label, Alain Jaume, which uses fruit that the family buys from other approved growers. The skill that the Jaume family has developed over generations is apparent in this Côtes du Rhône. Considered by many a humble wine, Côtes du Rhône in the hands of the Jaumes becomes a mini Châteauneuf-du- Pape, showing a representative balance between black fruits, earthy complexity and a broad structure with a long finish. The wine is further enhanced by the fact that 2009 was an exceptional vintage.
Sense
The wine's deep reddish-purple color matches its aromas--a dark, complex mélange of blackberry, black licorice, pepper, violet and bitter chocolate.
Savor
For what is essentially a medium-bodied wine, this Rhône blend has a lot of intensity. Concentrated notes of boysenberry and violet expand from the midpalate to other parts of the tongue. Though offering only medium acidity and smooth tannins, the wine has an excellent structure built on fine integration and length.
Serve
Côtes du Rhône wines are celebrated for their versatility, and the Alain Jaume is no exception. With its medium body and elegant integration of flavors, the wine pairs with white meats such as roasted chicken and pork cutlets, as well as with leaner cuts of beef like flank or hanger steak. The berry flavors are an excellent match for slightly charred meats off the grill, while the wine's juiciness works well with hard cheeses.
Serving Instructions
Serve a little cooler than room temperature: refrigerate the bottle for 15 minutes before serving.
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