The negociant bottling of 2003 Chateauneuf du Pape Alain Jaume reveals an elegant, attractive, open-knit style with sweet black cherry and plum-like fruit, spice, and a touch of pepper. It is a clean, fruit-driven effort to drink over the next 2-3 years. For the last 7-8 years, this has been one of the best-run estates in Chateauneuf du Pape. Alain Jaume and his two capable sons, Sebastien and Christophe, continue to propel Domaine Grand Veneur into the upper echelon of quality. They also offer an impressively well-made negociant line of wines (under the name Alain Jaume). The hallmarks of the Grand Veneur wines include their extraordinary purity of flavor and impeccable balance. Moreover, they have kept prices remarkably fair. Importer: Kysela Pere et Fils, Winchester, VA; tel. (540) 722-9228