Domaine de la Janasse Chateauneuf-du-Pape Blanc

In the glass

Aroma: white peach, anise, chamomile, citrus blossom, mineral

Palate: apricot, herbs de Provence, almond, light cream, clean stony finish

A generous white Chateauneuf from La Janasse; aromatic, broad-textured, and herb-accented with white stone fruit and the estate's characteristic Provencal freshness.

What it pairs with

• Bouillabaisse
  Full-bodied white Chateauneuf is the traditional Provencal pairing for the classic fish stew.
• Grilled sea bream with herb crust
  Herb notes and full body complement white fish with Provencal herbs.
• Artichoke with aioli
  Anise and mineral notes cut through the garlic richness of aioli.

How to serve Domaine de la Janasse Chateauneuf-du-Pape Blanc

Allow 35 minutes from open to pour.

1. Open and decant. Open 30 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
2. Serve at 10-12°C. Cellar temperature (10-12°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
3. Glassware. Use a medium-sized white-wine glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
4. Pair with. Bouillabaisse, Grilled sea bream with herb crust, Artichoke with aioli. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

The white Chateauneuf from La Janasse was introduced in 1998 from Grenache Blanc, Roussanne, and Clairette vines at the estate. It offers access to the white Chateauneuf style at a more approachable price than Beaucastel or La Nerthe Clos de Beauvenir.

1. 1998: White Chateauneuf-du-Pape first produced at Domaine de la Janasse

Facts

Producer

Domaine de la Janasse · visiting guide

Grapes

Grenache Blanc (40%), Roussanne (35%), Clairette (25%)

Classification

Chateauneuf-du-Pape AOC

Oak

Old demi-muids and foudres; no new oak

ABV

14.0%

Price

EUR 45-70 at retail

Drinking window

2-10 from vintage

First vintage

1998

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