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.

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

Allow 95 minutes from open to pour.

1. Open and decant. Open 90 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
2. Serve at 16-18°C. Cellar temperature (16-18°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
3. Glassware. Use a large Bordeaux-style glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
4. Pair with. Grilled lamb chops with herbes de Provence, Grilled merguez sausages, Provencal pizza with olives and anchovies. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

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 · visiting guide

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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