2020 - Domaine de la Janasse - Châteauneuf-du-Pape - Cuvée Tradition
- 2020
- 75cl
- Grenache, Syrah
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The magnificent 2018 Chateauneuf du Pape Vieilles Vignes continues the string of successes under this label. While a bit less expressive on the nose than the other cuvées, it's impossibly voluminous on the palate. Full-bodied and expansive in the mouth, it's also rich and velvety, with ample tannic structure to support its almost overwhelming generosity. A whirl of mixed raspberries and blackberries join with salted licorice and dark chocolate, culminating in a long finish that combines more-ish salinity with the dusty essence of crushed stone.
Domaine de la Janasse is a renowned producer of Châteauneuf-du-Pape wines, with their Vieilles Vignes being a standout offering. This wine is made from a blend of Grenache, Mourvèdre, and Syrah grapes, sourced from vines that are over 60 years old. The grapes are hand-harvested and carefully sorted before being fermented in concrete tanks and aged in a combination of oak barrels and foudres for 12-18 months. The resulting wine is rich and full-bodied, with a depth of flavour that is characteristic of the Châteauneuf-du-Pape appellation. It has notes of dark fruit, spice, and leather on the nose, and a palate that is both powerful and elegant.
The estate is committed to sustainable farming practices, with the vineyards being farmed organically and the grapes being harvested by hand and sorted carefully. This commitment to minimal intervention ensures that the wines produced at Domaine de la Janasse are of the highest quality and truly reflect the unique terroir of the Châteauneuf-du-Pape appellation. The Vieilles Vignes is a particularly impressive example of this style, and is sure to impress even the most discerning wine connoisseur.
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Domaine de la Janasse operates in Châteauneuf-du-Pape, the most celebrated appellation of France's southern Rhône Valley. This family-owned estate produces red wines from vineyards planted on the distinctive galets roulés - the…
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Wine has been produced in the Rhône Valley for over 500 years, with some of its vineyards being amongst the oldest in France. Syrah rules over the south with a mix of Mediterranean grapes, while in the north, the two stars are…
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Châteauneuf-du-Pape is located in the southern Rhône Valley of France, approximately 15 kilometers north of Avignon. The appellation was established in 1936 as one of France's first AOC designations, covering roughly 3,200…
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