Domaine de la Janasse - Châteauneuf-du-Pape Rouge 2008
Ratings: Parker 90/100, RVF 15.5/20, Bettane & Desseauve 15/20, Gault Millau 16/20
“The 2008 Châteauneuf Tradition is powerful, with great energy on the palate. It appears ripe, mineral, and tannic, but balanced by a lovely energy from the soil; a slight warmth on the finish, but this should integrate.” (Les Meilleurs Vins de France 2011 - RVF)
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Eye
deep black-purple color
Nose
with notes of black cherry, raspberry, herbes de Provence, and pepper
Palate
exquisite finesse (characteristic of the terroir) and very well-integrated tannins
Serve
at 16-18°C
Open
1 hour ago
Drink from
2010
Drink before
2028
Production
15,000 to 18,000 bottles
Food and wine pairings
A déguster sur une daube provençale, des gibiers, un coq au vin...<br/>
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2024 guide): 4* Stars (Producers of the very highest quality, the pride of French viticulture)
About the estate:
Located on the finest terroirs of Courthézon, the Domaine de la Janasse—the pride of the Sabon family—has established itself for over 40 years as one of the appellation’s leading producers. Christophe Sabon produces Côtes-du-Rhône wines of the highest caliber, with a rare depth. The Châteauneuf-du-Pape wines are expressed through various cuvées: Chaupin, from a cool terroir with a distinctly Burgundian character, or the Vieilles-Vignes cuvée, which is sunnier and more refined. Finally, the whites, though often overshadowed by the reds, are equally highly recommended. The entire range is impeccable, and the top cuvées rank among the appellation’s finest.
Guide Hachette des vins
Rated estate (2024 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer’s wines regularly receive awards from the guide)
About the estate:
A regular in the Guide, often highly rated for its Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Côtes-du-Rhône, and IGP wines. A 90-hectare vineyard spread across numerous plots, managed by Christophe Sabon and his sister Isabelle, the children of Aimé Sabon, who founded the estate in 1973. The estate was expanded in 2015 with the purchase of Clos Saint-Antonin and its 15 hectares of vineyards in the town of Jonquières.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Rated estate (2022 guide) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker – The Wine Advocate)
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:
This large estate, which has been in the Sabon family for generations, ranks among the elite of Châteauneuf-du-Pape. The Châteauneuf-du-Pape vineyards are primarily located in the commune of Courthézon, with a variety of plots and soil types reflected in the different vintages. The estate also produces splendid (and high-volume) Côtes-du-Rhône cuvées from vineyards adjacent to the Châteauneuf-du-Pape appellation. With often very high levels of ripeness, the wines are opulent in style, sometimes a bit too warm in sunny vintages. On the other hand, the tannins and textures are always of great finesse. In recent vintages, the wines have been less focused on richness and are slightly more approachable.
Wine Spectator
Rated estate (2023 guide) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Wine Spectator)
Jancis Robinson
Rated estate (2023 guide) Recommended
Vinous
Rated estate (2023 guide) Recommended
James Suckling
Rated estate (2023 guide) Recommended
Jeb Dunnuck
Rated estate (2023 guide) Recommended
Customer rating
3.2/5
based on 6 reviews
Review by Mr. FREDERIC B. Published on 11/27/2015
Bottle issue? Just one sample with an oxidative nose of prunes, even though the cork showed no signs of damage!
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Review by Mr. YVES V. Posted on January 8, 2022
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Review by Mr. PIERRE A. Posted on 10/24/2017
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Review by Mr. JEROME F. Posted on 02/23/2015
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Review by Mr. FREDERIC D. Posted on 02/27/2013
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Review by Mr. JEAN FRANCOIS D. Published on 12/19/2012
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