Domaine de la Janasse - Châteauneuf-du-Pape Vieilles Vignes 2008
Ratings: Parker 92/100, RVF 16.5/20, Bettane & Desseauve 16/20, Gault Millau 16/20
“The 2008 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Vieilles Vignes is a blend of 70% old-vine Grenache (vines aged 60–100 years) and 30% Mourvèdre (a much higher percentage than usual). One of the best Châteauneuf-du-Pape wines of the vintage: dark plum/ruby/purple color, full-bodied, with light tannins and plenty of characteristic white chocolate, licorice, blackcurrant, kirsch, incense, and meat juice. This is a remarkable achievement for a vintage like 2008. " (Wine Advocate Oct. 2010 - Robert Parker)
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Eye
ink-colored dress, purple
Nose
with notes of dark fruit and licorice
Palate
very rich and powerful, with plenty of freshness and "great precision"
Serve
at 16-18°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink from
2012
Drink before
2026
Production
10,000 to 15,000 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, 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 rare depth. The Châteauneuf-du-Pape wines are expressed through various cuvées: Chaupin, from a cooler terroir with a distinctly Burgundian character, and 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 are regularly recognized by 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 commune 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 boasting fabulous terroirs, are must-haves that, thanks to their consistency and the excellence of their wines, deserve a place in the cellars of discerning wine lovers)
About the estate:
This large estate, which has been owned by 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 Côtes-du-Rhône cuvées (in significant volumes), sourced from vineyards adjacent to the Châteauneuf-du-Pape appellation. With often very high ripeness levels, 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 winery (2023 guide) Recommended
Vinous
Rated winery (2023 guide) Recommended
James Suckling
Rated winery (2023 guide) Recommended
Jeb Dunnuck
Rated winery (2023 guide) Recommended
Customer rating
5/5
based on 1 review
Review by Mr. FREDERIC B. Posted on 11/27/2015
Tasted in November 2015. Beautiful deep color. On the palate, it showed a superb balance of alcohol, acidity, and tannins. One of the best of the evening
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