Domaine Paul Janin & Fils - Vieilles Vignes de Greneriers 2010
The 2009 vintage received the following ratings: Bettane & Desseauve 18.5/20, RVF 16.5/20
This cuvée comes from a single vineyard in the Les Greneriers cru, a Moulin-à-Vent that reflects an unadorned terroir, as envisioned by Eric Janin. A deep and rustic wine, truly made for aging. A must-try!
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Eye
pretty ruby-red dress
Nose
concentrated and powerful, with ripe fruit
Palate
rich tannins, powerful and long finish
Serve
decant at 15°C
Open
1 hour ago
Drink from
2011
Drink before
2021
Production
4,000 bottles
Food and wine pairings
A savourer sur un boeuf bourguignon, une daube, un carré d'agneau aux herbes, des fromages type Reblochon, Beaufort... <br/>
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2021 guide): 4* Stars (Producers of the very highest quality, the pride of French viticulture)
About the estate:
Since 1937, the Paul Janin et Fils estate has been producing Moulin-à-Vent and red and white Beaujolais-Villages wines. Eric Janin, the current owner, represents the fourth generation. He inherited a series of investments that are the foundation of the estate’s success today. In 1937, his grandfather purchased the famous vineyard known as Le Tremblay, and in 1967, his father acquired what is now the estate’s flagship cuvée: the century-old vines of Les Greneriers. Éric Janin is also the father of young Perrine, who is studying oenology and is in turn pursuing the investments necessary to ensure the estate’s long-term viability. This involves, in particular, massal selections to gradually renew his stock of old vines. Difficult years have piled up for the estate, and Éric Janin has not escaped the violence of the hailstorms that have devastated the vineyard over the past three years. To preserve what has built the estate’s reputation, wines purchased from other producers now round out the lineup. More classic in style, these wines are well-crafted. As for the estate’s star wines, they suffer from low yields but do not disappoint in terms of quality. In 2018, the Vignes-du-Tremblay and Greneriers were magnificent successes.
Bourgogne Aujourd'hui
Rated estate (2022 guide) Recommended
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Rated estate (2024 guide) 2*Stars (These exceptional estates, often blessed with fabulous terroirs, are must-haves that, thanks to the consistency and excellence of their wines, deserve a place in the cellars of discerning wine lovers)
About the estate:
The location and age of the vines aren’t everything. It also takes the farmer’s intuition and analytical finesse of someone like Éric Janin to produce great Gamays that are both concentrated and fresh. Since his first harvest in 1983, he has maintained a winemaking approach that highlights vineyards primarily located within the Moulin-à-Vent appellation. Some vines, such as Les Greneriers, have lived through both world wars. In 2017, Éric Janin launched a wine merchant business in partnership with other winemakers. Chénas, Brouilly, and Beaujolais-Villages thus round out his portfolio.
James Suckling
Rated: Recommended
Andreas Larsson
Rated estate (2022 guide) Recommended
Customer rating
3.4/5
based on 5 reviews
Review by Mr. OLIVIER J. Posted on October 16, 2013
Very acidic for a Gamay, short on the palate, uninteresting...
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Review by Mr. JEAN BAPTISTE D. Published on April 7, 2018
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Review by Mr. PIERRE A. Posted on 10/24/2017
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Review by Mr. HUGUES D. Published on March 8, 2017
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Review by Mr. GAEL A. Published on March 18, 2013
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