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Vignobles Alain Jaume
CHÂTEAU MAZANEVacqueyras 2022
On a stony plateau between the Ouvèze river terraces and the foot of the Dentelles de Montmirail, the Jaume family farms a single estate plot that yields a notably taut, structured Vacqueyras — one built to reward patience rather than immediate drinking.
- Wine type
- Red wine
- Grape
- Grenache Noir 60%, Syrah 30%, Mourvèdre 10%
- Appellation
- Vacqueyras AOC
- Origin
- Southern Rhône, France
- Drinking window
- Suggested drinking window (our estimate, informed by the vintage's structure and Jeb Dunnuck's note that the wine will keep evolving over the next 10–12 years): 2026–2034.
- Recommended temperature
- 15–16°C
- Alcohol
- 14.5% vol
- Bottle size
- 750 ml
About the Wine
Château Mazane is a single 11-hectare estate plot within Vacqueyras AOC, acquired by the Jaume family of Vignobles Alain Jaume in 2013. Since then the vineyard has converted to organic farming and is bottled independently as a single-estate wine.
The 2022 vintage blends Grenache Noir 60%, Syrah 30% and Mourvèdre 10%. Fermentation and ageing across concrete tank and French oak barrel preserve fruit concentration alongside the site's inherent structure.
Taste profile
In the glass
VACQUEYRAS 2022
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BG wine structure estimate
Comparative profile within the Bacchus Global wine range.
Ripe dark plum, blueberry and wild blackberry lead, followed by graphite, smoked meat and new leather; swirling releases garrigue herbs, white pepper and liquorice.
Medium-to-full bodied, with rich alcohol and concentrated fruit held firm by the wine's own clean, taut acidity, preserved by fermentation in neutral concrete tank; tannins are dense yet fine-grained, framed by restrained oak, finishing long on pepper, earth and saline minerality.
Deep, dense garnet.
Before it reaches the glass
Temperature
15–16°C
Timing
Suggested drinking window (our estimate, informed by the vintage's structure and Jeb Dunnuck's note that the wine will keep evolving over the next 10–12 years): 2026–2034; young bottles benefit from around one to two hours of aeration before serving.
Glassware
Large-bowl glass, Burgundy-style, suited to structured Rhône reds.
At the table
The wine's density and structure call for dishes that match its concentration while echoing its herbal, peppery core.
Across Japanese, Thai and Western tables, the same principle applies: pair with dishes carrying enough fat, umami or spice warmth to meet the wine's tannic grip halfway.
Japanese
- Charcoal-grilled beef fillet with light tare
- Sukiyaki with a lightly sweet-savoury sauce
- Soy-marinated tuna akami zuke
Why it worksBroth-forward umami and moderate fat soften the wine's concentrated tannins without overpowering it.
Thai
- Massaman beef curry (mild)
- Northern Thai sai oua (light)
- Khao soi beef (mild)
Why it worksWarm spice without heavy chili or lime intensity complements the wine's structure rather than clashing with it.
Western
- Herb-grilled lamb
- Roast duck breast
- Herb-grilled summer vegetables
Why it worksLamb's gamey character echoes the wine's garrigue and pepper notes, while duck fat helps round out its tight tannins.
From cellar to bottle
Winemaking
Grapes are hand-harvested and double-sorted on a vibrating table, 50–70% destemmed, then fermented in thick concrete tanks at up to 28°C with an 18–25 day maceration of regular pump-overs and punch-downs. Ageing runs roughly ten months, split two-thirds concrete tank and one-third French oak, with batonnage on fine lees.
Product detail
Bottled in 750 ml green glass embossed with the Vacqueyras crest, packed twelve bottles to the case.
Origin & Vineyard
The plateau sits between the terraces of the Ouvèze river and the foot of the Dentelles de Montmirail, wrapped in wild-herb garrigue scrubland. The estate's stony soils retain daytime heat and release it overnight, supporting the ripening that defines Vacqueyras reds.
Official producer website→Certification
EU Organic (AB) · EU Organic (AB) label — certifying body not specified in source
Certified Organic
The estate's vineyard is farmed under EU Organic (AB) certification.
Recognition
Jeb Dunnuck
Awarded for the 2022 vintage, which Jeb Dunnuck describes as a serious, cellar-worthy wine expected to evolve further over the next 10–12 years.
Trade information
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