In the glass
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
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Roasted leg of lamb
Classic pairing; old-vine Grenache power matches slow-roasted lamb. -
Duck magret with cherry sauce
Concentrated cherry fruit echoes in the wine's morello character. -
Aged Cantal cheese
Full-bodied Grenache and hard aged cheese are natural partners.
How to serve Domaine de la Janasse Chateauneuf-du-Pape Vieilles Vignes
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. 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.
- 1994 — First vintage of Vieilles Vignes cuvee at La Janasse
- 2005 — Christophe Sabon establishes the estate's international reputation
Facts
- Producer
- Domaine de la Janasse
- 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.