Domaine de la Janasse - Châteauneuf-du-Pape - Vieilles Vignes - Rouge - 2021

Wine:

With a high proportion of Mourvèdre in the blend (20%), the 2021 red Châteauneuf-du-Pape Vieilles Vignes clearly asserts its southern character, with the varietal's signature hint of garrigue and spice. Still tightly wound for the moment, with tannins that grip without hardness, this long aging wine is ravishingly well-balanced. Rated 95/100 RVF.

Vinification:

Hand harvested and sorted on the vine. Vines planted 40% in 1920, 40% in 1965, 10% in 1976 and 10% in 1993 on 4 plots with different terroirs: rolled pebbles, sand, red clay covered with rolled pebbles and sandy-limestone. 80% de-stemming, 28-day maceration with daily manual punching of the cap. Aged 12 months, 3/4 in foudres and 1/4 in demi-muids (600 liters).

Temperature:

Serve between 14 and 16°C in a large glass.

Food and wine pairing:

Hare stew à la Royale, leg of lamb with pepper sauce, duck breast, grilled marinated prime rib.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2036, and even longer for enthusiasts.

A jewel of the Southern Rhône and recipient of 2 stars in the RVF Guide, Domaine de la Janasse is a highly sought-after estate known for its exceptional consistency. The Sabon family passionately nurtures this estate, producing notable wines in both Châteauneuf-du-Pape and Côtes-du-Rhône.

It’s important to understand that everything here is outstanding! Excellence is achieved across all cuvées, thanks to meticulous efforts in both cultivation and vinification, as well as an ideal fragmentation of vineyard parcels.

With perfectly achieved ripeness, the wines are powerful yet exhibit great finesse and freshness. They are the preferred choice of Olivier Poussier, Best Sommelier in the World and a member of our Tasting Committee!