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Structure

Bodyfull
Tanninfirm
Aciditymedium
Sweetnessdry
Oaklarge or old casks

Drinking window

Best 5 to 20 years from vintage.

vintage5 yrs20 yrs22 yrs

Critic scores

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In the glass

Full-bodiedFirm tanninMedium acidityDryVery Long finish

Aroma: morello cherry, black olive, dried herbs, leather, dark flowers

Palate: concentrated plum, dried fig, firm but silky tannins, garrigue, long mineral finish

100% old-vine Grenache of great depth and complexity from Janasse's most celebrated parcels; perfumed, rich, and structured for long ageing.

What it pairs with

With cheese

Bleu du Vercors-Sassenage Our pick Châteauneuf-du-Pape reds are warm, ripe southern wines with plenty of alcohol and fruit. That ripeness reads almost sweet against the salt and blue veins of a mild, creamy Vercors-Sassenage, and the cheese's fat rounds off the wine's tannin.

How to serve Domaine de la Janasse Chateauneuf-du-Pape Vieilles Vignes

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. Roasted leg of lamb, Duck magret with cherry sauce, Aged Cantal cheese. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

Domaine de la Janasse is a family estate in Courthezone, farmed by the Sabon family. The Vieilles Vignes cuvee draws from Janasse's oldest Grenache parcels, with vines averaging over 60 years of age, producing tiny berries of intense concentration.

  1. 1994First vintage of Vieilles Vignes cuvee at La Janasse
  2. 2005Christophe Sabon establishes the estate's international reputation

Facts

Producer
Domaine de la Janasse · visiting guide
Grapes
Grenache (100%)
Classification
Chateauneuf-du-Pape AOC
Oak
20 months in large old foudres
ABV
15.0%
Price
EUR 80-140 at retail
Drinking window
5-20 from vintage
First vintage
1994

Frequently asked about Domaine de la Janasse Chateauneuf-du-Pape Vieilles Vignes

What does Domaine de la Janasse Chateauneuf-du-Pape Vieilles Vignes taste like?

On the nose, morello cherry, black olive, dried herbs, leather, dark flowers. On the palate, concentrated plum, dried fig, firm but silky tannins, garrigue, long mineral finish. Structurally full-bodied, firm tannins, medium acidity with a very long finish. 100% old-vine Grenache of great depth and complexity from Janasse's most celebrated parcels; perfumed, rich, and structured for long ageing.

When should I drink Domaine de la Janasse Chateauneuf-du-Pape Vieilles Vignes?

Drink 5-20 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 Vieilles Vignes?

Roasted leg of lamb is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Duck magret with cherry sauce and Aged Cantal cheese. Classic pairing; old-vine Grenache power matches slow-roasted lamb.

What grapes are in Domaine de la Janasse Chateauneuf-du-Pape Vieilles Vignes?

The blend is Grenache (100%). The wine is classified as Chateauneuf-du-Pape AOC.

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