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In
1320, Pope Jean XXII had the first vines planted in CHATEAUNEUF DU PAPE.
But only in 1360 did the vine acquire a certain importance, first with
the white wine drunk by Innocent VI, then with red wine; but these
products remained little known. Only from the 18th century onward, did
the vine occupy the territory and papal wine begin to be famous.
In
the Jaume family, the generations have perpetuated the profession of
winegrower since Mathieu JAUME decided, in 1826, to grow vines in
CHATEAUNEUF DU PAPE. The successions were assumed by Marius, Fernand and Roger. |
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In
1979, Alain and Odile JAUME carried on the family tradition with the
creation of the GRAND VENEUR. At the beginning, the vineyard
extended over 22 acres. Over time, the vineyard grew to today's figure
of nearly 170 acres spread in the CHÂTEAUNEUF DU PAPE, LIRAC, CÔTES DU RHÔNE VILLAGES "Les Champauvins",
and CÔTES DU RHÔNE areas.
In 2003, a new estate was acquired : the "CLOS DE SIXTE" Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée LIRAC. This appellation located
few kilometres from Châteauneuf du Pape (in front of it when you cross
the RHONE river), is one of the fifteen Crus of the Rhône Valley.
However, the soils are unique and they look like the plateaux of
Châteauneuf du Pape with sandy-clay earth and the famous rocks that
cover the soil. For many years, LIRAC had less reputation than
Châteauneuf du Pape, but it is potentially the coming "OUTSIDER" of the
Rhone Valley.
Over
the years, the family has grown, too. Today, Sébastien and Christophe
are gradually taking charge of the management of the estate. Sharing
the family know-how, they have to put to maximum advantage their
knowledge in wine-growing and wine-tasting.
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