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Buy OnlineA stylish and simply delicious Chateauneuf from the famous Sabon family's estate, Domaine Janasse. Glossy, perfumed fruit couples with silky richness and a fine-earth mineral touch, bringing gentle complexity and completeness to the nose and palate. Seamless quality and perfect appeal, this is vintage Janasse quality.
Domaine de la Janasse was established in 1973 by Aimé Sabon. Brother and sister team of Christophe and Isabelle Sabon continue to work wonders at Janasse, and farm 80 hectares of vineyards spread over a number of wine appellations: Châteauneuf du Pâpe, which is all located in the north-east of the appellation in the commune of Courthézon to be precise, Côtes du Rhône, Côtes du Rhône Village, but also Vin de Pays de la Principauté d'Orange and Vin de table. Concrete tanks are used for the Grenache and oak for the Syrah and Mourvèdre; in other words, everything is fairly traditional; it is the quality of the raw materials which is so impressive.
92+/100 Yohan Castaing, Robert Parker's Wine Advocate (2023 Vintage)
"Sensual and perfumed, the 2023 Chateauneuf du Pape from Domaine de la Janasse is a striking success, especially when compared to the more muscular, introverted 2022. Bursting with aromas of violets, spring flowers, dark cherries and garrigue, it’s medium- to full-bodied and dense yet vibrant, with a fleshy core of fruit framed by velvety tannins and a satiny, seamless texture. The finish is long, harmonious and gently spiced. A blend of 65% Grenache Noir, 20% Syrah, 10% Mourvèdre and 5% Cinsault, it was matured for 12 months in a combination of foudres and used barrels (20%), offering a beautifully integrated and balanced expression of the vintage."
92/100 James Suckling (2023 Vintage)
"With all the spice and dried fruit character it's fair to say that this has fruit cake aromas and flavours, but it is properly dry and not overbearing or warm from alcohol, so there's no hint of overripeness. A satisfying balance of generosity and warm, moderately dry tannins. Long, harmonious finish. Drink or hold."
