The 2016 Domaine Grand Veneur Châteauneuf du Pape Cuvee Les Origines is a proprietary blend from France's Southern Rhone region, specifically Châteauneuf du Pape. This red wine, a blend of 50% Grenache, 30% Mourvèdre, and 20% Syrah, boasts a significant alcohol content of 15.0% and is sealed with a classic cork closure.
Jeb Dunnuck, in his review on jebdunnuck.com, awarded the wine a score of 95, praising it for its "deep ruby/plum color" and "terrific notes of blackberries, currants, smoked earth, and spiced meats." He noted that while the oak influence is present, it's "beautifully interwoven with its fruit," and described the wine as having a "rich, full mid-palate and a great finish."
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, through Joe Czerwinski, also scored the wine 95, describing it as "about as sexy as they come." The review highlights its "dark, chocolaty notes layered over plums and black cherries," and commends its deep, rich intensity. Czerwinski suggests it should drink well for over a decade.
Wine Spectator's JM gave the wine a score of 93, noting its "inviting" layered flavors of "boysenberry, fig and blackberry preserves," with additional notes of "melted black licorice, warm fruitcake and wood spice."
Jeff Leve from TheWineCellarInsider.com rated it at 96 and described it as lush, opulent, and mouth-filling, with the oak influence having "faded into the layers of fruit."
Wine Enthusiast's Anna Lee C. Iijima gave the highest score of 97, describing it as "laden with plum and cherry flavors yet silky in mouthfeel." She noted its dense tannins and suggested it has "vast potential for aging."
Overall, this 2016 Domaine Grand Veneur Châteauneuf du Pape Cuvee Les Origines is highly regarded for its rich fruit flavors, potential for aging, and skillful integration of oak.