Domaine de la Janasse Chateauneuf-du-Pape Classique

In the glass

Aroma: kirsch, garrigue, lavender, red pepper, warm spice

Palate: juicy cherry, tobacco, dried herbs, soft tannins, medium finish

The approachable entry-level Chateauneuf from La Janasse; fruit-forward, herb-accented, and generously structured, ideal for drinking in its first decade.

What it pairs with

• Grilled lamb chops with herbes de Provence
  Classic herb-forward Grenache is the ideal partner for simple grilled lamb.
• Grilled merguez sausages
  Spiced lamb finds a willing companion in fruit-forward Grenache.
• Provencal pizza with olives and anchovies
  Garrigue notes and lush fruit echo the Provencal toppings.

History

The Janasse Classique is the estate's entry Chateauneuf, blending fruit from younger vines across the estate into an approachable, herb-accented expression of the appellation.

1. 1990 — La Janasse Classique established as the estate's everyday Chateauneuf

Facts

Producer

Domaine de la Janasse

Grapes

Grenache (70%), Syrah (15%), Mourvedre (10%), Cinsault (5%)

Classification

Chateauneuf-du-Pape AOC

Oak

Old foudres; not as long as prestige cuvees

ABV

14.5%

Price

EUR 40-65 at retail

Drinking window

3-12 from vintage

First vintage

1990

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