Rating:
96
James Suckling - Jamessuckling.com
A superb, well-driven and precise 100% grenache. Lovely nose of sweet cherries, currants, wild herbs and sweet spices. Full-bodied with fine, firm tannins. Intense and well-crafted, with a vivid core of sweet berries and spices on the center palate. There is plenty of energy and a solid frame of tannins coating the palate at this stage. Crushed raspberries in the finish with some orange peel character and excellent persistence. Driven and long. Try after 2028.
Product Description:
"The story of Domaine de la Janasse began in 1967. That year, Aimé Sabon returned from his military service. He took over the vineyards of his father, who supplied grapes to a cooperative cellar, and his father-in-law, who sold wine to négociants. By 1973, Aimé had built his own cellar.
This is how Domaine de la Janasse was born, named after the family farm located in Courthézon, at a place called “La Janasse.”
Aimé was ambitious. Knowing he possessed a fabulous terroir, he continuously expanded the estate by acquiring new parcels. From 15 hectares back then, La Janasse now spans over 90 hectares. The story of the appellation
Nestled in the heart of the prestigious Southern Rhône Valley, the Châteauneuf-du-Pape vineyard captivates wine enthusiasts worldwide with the richness and complexity of its wines. Driven by an exceptional heritage and terroir, this iconic appellation produces powerful yet elegant reds, as well as rare and expressive whites.
Furthermore, the uniqueness of Châteauneuf-du-Pape lies in its permitted grape varieties—the most extensive of any French appellation, featuring thirteen main varieties (and eighteen when counting their different expressions). It is precisely this diversity that allows winemakers to orchestrate blends of fascinating complexity. Grenache Noir often reigns supreme here, sublimated by Syrah, Mourvèdre, Cinsault, Clairette, Grenache Blanc, Roussanne, and many others.
At La Janasse
Rooted in this exceptional heritage, the story of Domaine de la Janasse has been forged over decades, becoming a true benchmark within the appellation. Since its creation in 1973, the estate has succeeded in preserving the soul of these terroirs while asserting a unique identity of its own.
Today, this quest for excellence is expressed through a mosaic of historic plots. It is this specific vineyard expertise that allows us to isolate distinct expressions—from the finesse of the Chaupin sands to the centennial power of our Vieilles Vignes. Thus, by perpetuating this family savoir-faire, we are dedicated to producing wines that are not merely the reflection of a prestigious name, but the authentic signature of an exceptional terroir. --------------- CUVEE CHAUPIN---------------- WINE-MAKING
PROCESS
Manual harvest with sorting in
the vineyard.
80% destemming then
maceration for 26 days with
daily manual pressing.
AGEING PROCESS
2/3 in foudres (wooden vats)
and 1/3 in demi-muids (600-
litre barrel), for 12 months.
TASTING
A beautiful bottle, archetype of
the appellation, which
expresses the quintessence of
Grenache in its cradle of
Châteauneuf du Pape. Between
notes of black fruit and violets,
this vintage advances in time
with suppleness, with already
melted tannins.
FOOD PAIRING
Deer stew.
Drink within 25
years after bottling
" Winery.