From Avignon: Châteauneuf du Pape Half-Day Wine Tour
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Structure
Drinking window
Best 3 to 12 years from vintage.
vintage3 yrs12 yrs14 yrs
Critic scores
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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.More wines for lamb →
- Grilled merguez sausages Spiced lamb finds a willing companion in fruit-forward Grenache.More wines for sausages →
- Provencal pizza with olives and anchovies Garrigue notes and lush fruit echo the Provencal toppings.More wines for pizza →
With cheese
How to serve Domaine de la Janasse Chateauneuf-du-Pape Classique
Allow 95 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 90 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 16-18°C. Cellar temperature (16-18°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a large Bordeaux-style glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- 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.
- 1990La 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
Frequently asked about Domaine de la Janasse Chateauneuf-du-Pape Classique
What does Domaine de la Janasse Chateauneuf-du-Pape Classique taste like?
On the nose, kirsch, garrigue, lavender, red pepper, warm spice. On the palate, juicy cherry, tobacco, dried herbs, soft tannins, medium finish. Structurally full-bodied, medium tannins, medium acidity with a medium finish. The approachable entry-level Chateauneuf from La Janasse; fruit-forward, herb-accented, and generously structured, ideal for drinking in its first decade.
When should I drink Domaine de la Janasse Chateauneuf-du-Pape Classique?
Drink 3-12 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Domaine de la Janasse Chateauneuf-du-Pape Classique?
Grilled lamb chops with herbes de Provence is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Grilled merguez sausages and Provencal pizza with olives and anchovies. Classic herb-forward Grenache is the ideal partner for simple grilled lamb.
What grapes are in Domaine de la Janasse Chateauneuf-du-Pape Classique?
The blend is Grenache (70%), Syrah (15%), Mourvedre (10%), Cinsault (5%). The wine is classified as Chateauneuf-du-Pape AOC.
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