Alain Jaume Domaine du Clos de Sixte Lirac 2019 14% 750ml

Alain Jaume Domaine du Clos de Sixte Lirac 2019 14% 750ml

In the 14th century, during their stay in Avignon, the popes built a papal castle in Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Impressed by the area's exceptional “terroir”, they planted vineyards around the castle on terraces covered with smooth rounded pebbles (galets).
The Jaume family have been wine growers since 1826, however the Domaine Veneur, based in northern Châteauneuf-du-Pape, was created by Alain Jaume in 1978 when he first decided to bottle wines under his own label rather than sell fruit to negociants, and today is run by next generation: Christophe, Sébastien and Hélène Jaume.

APPEARANCE
Intense inky colour.

AROMA
On the nose, aromas of red and black ripe fruit (kirsch and wild blackberry) are dominant.

PALATE
The mouth is full, with aromas of blackcurrant liquor and spice. Tannins are both harmonious and elegant thanks to the fleshy of the wine. The end display hints of liquorice and vanilla, which give to the wine length and complexity.

GRAPES/BLEND
50% Grenache noir, 35% Syrah, 15% Mourvèdre.