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Structure
Drinking window
Best 1 to 5 years from vintage.
vintage1 yrs5 yrs8 yrs
Critic scores
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In the glass
Aroma: dark cherry, garrigue, pepper, warm spice, earthy mineral
Palate: juicy plum, dried herbs, tobacco, medium tannins, mineral finish
A step above the average CDR; Janasse's entry red shows the estate's characteristic depth and herb character at an accessible price.
What it pairs with
- Lamb kebabs with yoghurt sauce Warm, fruity Grenache matches spiced lamb and cooling dairy.More wines for lamb →
- Grilled vegetables with herb oil Herb notes and warm fruit complement Provencal grilled vegetables.More wines for vegetables and salads →
With cheese
How to serve Domaine de la Janasse Cotes du Rhone Terre d'Argile
Allow 65 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 60 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 14-16°C. Cellar temperature (14-16°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a Burgundy bowl with a wide opening: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Lamb kebabs with yoghurt sauce, Grilled vegetables with herb oil. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
The Janasse Cotes du Rhone Terre d'Argile is sourced from the estate's younger-vine and clay-rich parcels outside the Chateauneuf-du-Pape appellation. 'Terre d'Argile' ('Clay Soil') reflects the terroir of this entry-level cuvee.
- 2000Terre d'Argile CDR established at La Janasse
Facts
- Producer
- Domaine de la Janasse · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Grenache (70%), Syrah (20%), Mourvedre (10%)
- Classification
- Cotes du Rhone AOC
- Oak
- Old foudres; no new oak
- ABV
- 14.0%
- Price
- EUR 12-20 at retail
- Drinking window
- 1-5 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2000
Frequently asked about Domaine de la Janasse Cotes du Rhone Terre d'Argile
What does Domaine de la Janasse Cotes du Rhone Terre d'Argile taste like?
On the nose, dark cherry, garrigue, pepper, warm spice, earthy mineral. On the palate, juicy plum, dried herbs, tobacco, medium tannins, mineral finish. Structurally medium-bodied, medium tannins, medium acidity with a medium finish. A step above the average CDR; Janasse's entry red shows the estate's characteristic depth and herb character at an accessible price.
When should I drink Domaine de la Janasse Cotes du Rhone Terre d'Argile?
Drink 1-5 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 Cotes du Rhone Terre d'Argile?
Lamb kebabs with yoghurt sauce is the canonical pairing; Grilled vegetables with herb oil is the other strong match. Warm, fruity Grenache matches spiced lamb and cooling dairy.
What grapes are in Domaine de la Janasse Cotes du Rhone Terre d'Argile?
The blend is Grenache (70%), Syrah (20%), Mourvedre (10%). The wine is classified as Cotes du Rhone AOC.
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