Domaine de la Janasse Cotes du Rhone Terre d'Argile

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.
• Grilled vegetables with herb oil
  Herb notes and warm fruit complement Provencal grilled vegetables.

How to serve Domaine de la Janasse Cotes du Rhone Terre d'Argile

Allow 65 minutes from open to pour.

1. Open and decant. Open 60 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
2. Serve at 14-16°C. Cellar temperature (14-16°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
3. Glassware. Use a Burgundy bowl with a wide opening: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
4. 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.

1. 2000: Terre 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

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