Winemaker Dinner with Hélène Jaume of Domaine Grand Veneur/ Maison Jaume, Châteauneuf-du-Pape, at L'Auberge Chez Francois in Great Falls, USA/ France

Pictures: Winemaker Dinner with Hélène Jaume of Domaine Grand Veneur/ Maison Jaume, Châteauneuf-du-Pape, at L'Auberge Chez Francois in Great Falls, USA/ France

Annette and Christian Schiller are getting ready for the first ombiasy wine tour after the covid break. It will take us to the Rhône Valley from June 20 - June 29, 2022. Towards the end of the tour, we will spend half a day at Domaine Grand Veneur/ Maison Alain Jaume in Châteauneuf-du-Pape. So, it came very handy that co-owner Hélène Jaume, who runs the estate with her 2 brothers Christophe and Sébastien, was in town for a trade tasting of their importer, Kysela Père et Fils, as well as other events. I was able to catch her at a winemaker dinner at the lovely L'Auberge Chez Francois in Great Falls. 

The winemaker dinner turned out to be a very intimite event. There were only 5 other guests plus Hélène Jaume and importer Joe Kysela of Kysela Père et Fils. Chef Jacques Haeringer was travelling. 

 

 

Pictures: Winemaker Dinner with Hélène Jaume of Domaine Grand Veneur/ Maison Jaume, Châteauneuf-du-Pape, at L'Auberge Chez Francois in Great Falls, USA/ France

 

Notwithstanding Jacques's absence, the food was outstanding as were the wines of Hélène Jaume from Châteauneuf-du-Pape and other Southern Rhône Valley AOCs. 

 

I was sitting next to Hélène and had the opportunity to prepare a bit the forthcoming visit of Domaine Grand Veneur/ Maison Alain Jaume by a group of Ombiasy Public Relations and Wine Tours with Annette Schiller. We will do a tour of the vineyards and the winemaking facilities followed by a tasting and lunch at the winery. Hélène Jaume will join us.  

 

Annette Schiller and Ombiasy Public Relations and Wine Tours will be in the Rhône Valley/ Provence from June 20 to June 29. Join us. There is still one room available on the tour. See: Announcement: 3 Ombiasy Wine Tours in 2022 - Rhône Valley Tour: June 20 - June 29, Germany South - Alsace: July 01 - July 10, Bordeaux: September 20 - September 29 

Domaine Grand Veneur/ Maison Alain Jaume

 
Hélène Jaume: 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” (the soil and its growing conditions), they planted vineyards around the castle on terraces covered with smooth rounded pebbles.

Picture: Hélène Jaume with her 2 Brothers and Father

Established in the northern part of Châteauneuf du Pape, the Jaume family has been dedicated to the art of wine growing since 1826.

This venerable profession is our legacy, but above all it is our passion, requiring discipline, perseverance and a respect for nature and the challenges she presents us with. Every vintage is different from the last and we must skillfully adapt our growing techniques to the ever-changing behaviour of the vines, the grapes and the terroir.

Our aim, as skilled wine growers, is to produce, carefully and lovingly, wines that are intense, rich and complex and that reflect and embody the wonderful terroir of the southern Rhône Valley.

Our labels are stamped "Alain Jaume", with humility but also with a certain pride, as our name represents the guarantee of our constant commitment to your satisfaction.

 

Pictures: Hélène Jaume Domaine Grand Veneur/ Maison Jaume in Châteauneuf du Pape and Christian and Annette Schiller. See: Spotlight on Domaine Grand Veneur and Alan Jaume, with Helene Jaume: Tasting at Chain Bridge Cellars in McLean, Virginia, USA (2018)

The Jaume family first planted vines, under the label Grand Veneur, in 1826. Five generations later, in 1979, Alain Jaume took over, now with the help of his two sons, Sébastien and Christophe, and daughter Helene.

 

Pictures: At Domaine Grand Veneur in Châteauneuf du Pape. See: The Rhône Valley seen through Christian Schiller's Camera - Rhône Valley Tour 2018 by ombiasy WineTours: Wine, Culture and History, France

The Jaume family holds five brands. The acquisition of Domaine de la Grangette Saint Joseph in 2015 took the total area owned by Alain Jaume to over 200 hectares:

Domaine Grand Veneur in Châteauneuf du Pape 
Domaine du Clos de Sixte in Lirac
Chateau Mazane Vacqueyras
Domaine de la Grangette Saint Joseph at Jonquières in the Vaucluse (Côte du Rhône Appellation)
Alain Jaume (Négociant)

Invitation

Please join us Thursday, May 5th at 6:00pm as Chef Jacques and team welcome Hélène Jaume of Domaine Grand Veneur and Maison Alain Jaume in the Rhône Valley. Established in the northern part of Châteauneuf-du-Pape, in the commune of Orange, the Jaume family has been dedicated to the art of wine growing since 1826. Founded by Mathieu Jaume, the Domaine is now run by the 5th and 6th generations of Jaumes: Alain Jaume and his children Christophe, Sébastien, and Hélène.

Pictures: Chef Jacques E. Haeringer and Christian Schiller at L'Auberge Chez François

Having proudly offered this producer’s wines for many years, we are excited to have Hélène here to present a tasting flight of her award-winning wines. Following this fantastic tasting will be a culinary delight wine pairing menu from Chef Jacques and his kitchen team and two additional delectable wine pairings!

Please join us for an evening of fabulous French wine and cuisine offered on our covered garden terrace under our 40ft x 50ft Grande Tente, complete with cooling fans, café bistro lighting, and pastoral views of our six acres, two on-site gardens, koi pond, and blooming flowers. Merci beaucoup and see you there!

Event Price: $175.00 (excludes tax and gratuity), for a total of $224.00 per person.

Dinner

Seasonal Canapes

Greeter:Alain Jaume, Côtes du Rhône Rosé “Bellissime”, 2020

Pre-dinner Tasting Flight:

• Domaine Grand Veneur, Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc “La Fontaine”, 2020
• Alain Jaume, Châteauneuf-du-Pape Rouge “Vieux Terron”, 2019
• Domaine Grand Veneur, Châteauneuf-du-Pape Rouge “Les Origines”, 2019

Corbeille de Pain (Bread Basket)
Multi Grain & Sourdough Breads, Local Butter

Mousseline of Wild Salmon, Sorrel, Smoked Trout Caviar
Alain Jaume, Vacqueyras “Grand Garrigue”, 2019

Julius Meinl Coffee & Selection of Harney & Sons Fine Teas

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