The 2019 Domaine Grand Veneur Chateauneuf du Pape Vieilles Vignes is a proprietary red blend from the Southern Rhone region of France, specifically the Chateauneuf du Pape appellation. Produced by Domaine Grand Veneur, this wine is a blend of 45% Grenache, 45% Mourvèdre, and 10% Syrah. It is sealed with a cork and has an alcohol content of 15.0%.
This wine has received high praise from multiple reviewers. Jeb Dunnuck awarded it an impressive 99 points, describing it as a "brilliant effort" with "gorgeous cassis, violet, graphite, fruitcake, and peppery herbs." He emphasized its full-bodied nature, pure and seamless texture, and wonderful tannins, suggesting it will age well for 20 years or more.
Vinous' Josh Raynolds, who gave the wine 95 points, highlighted its deep violet color and highly perfumed bouquet featuring "ripe red/blue fruits, vanilla, and candied flowers," along with Moroccan spice and smoky mineral nuances. Raynolds noted its "sweet and pliant" mouthfeel, with assertive Chambord, boysenberry, lavender, and spicecake flavors that deepen steadily, ending with plush tannins and a long, blue-fruit- and floral-dominated finish.
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate also rated the wine highly at 97+ points. Reviewer Joe Czerwinski described it as the "densest and richest of the cuvées at this benchmark estate," comparing it to Black Forest cake with its ripe, rich, and dense profile, complemented by chocolate and vanilla shadings. He noted its velvety tannins and tremendous length, making it a standout selection.
Jeff Leve from The Wine Cellar Insider gave the wine 97 points, describing it as "almost inky dark in color" with a full-bodied, richly textured blend of "spicy, black and red plums, dark cherries, peppery kirsch, wet earth, espresso, smoke, and herbs." Leve suggested allowing a few years for the oak to integrate before enjoying, predicting it will be best from 2025 to 2038.
Finally, Wine Enthusiast’s Anna Lee C. Iijima rated the wine 95 points, noting its "massively ripe, strapping" nature with flavors of roasted plum and black-cherry compote, accented by camphor, sweet tobacco, and cinnamon. She recommended approaching the wine from 2024, suggesting it will improve well through 2035.
Overall, the 2019 Domaine Grand Veneur Chateauneuf du Pape Vieilles Vignes is a highly acclaimed wine, praised for its rich, complex flavors and excellent aging potential.