Domaine de la Janasse - Châteauneuf-du-Pape Chaupin 2021
96/100
RVF
95/100
Bettane & Desseauve
93-95/100
Robert Parker
"A refined, pure Grenache"
A 100% Grenache—distinctive and well-structured—this Châteauneuf-du-Pape offers a velvety blend of black fruits and violets, enhanced by notes of cinnamon and Mediterranean scrub. Made from old vines—the oldest dating back to 1912—it is a concentrated expression of richness that will perfectly complement a roast daguet or a roe deer stew.
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Eye
Ruby color with purple highlights
Nose
Aromas of dark fruit and violets, spices (cinnamon, cloves)
Palate
Beautiful, full-bodied and luscious texture; lovely aromatic expression centered on black fruits; well-integrated tannins
Serve
At 15-17°C
Open
1 to 2 hours before serving, decanted while young
Drink before
2036+
Food and Wine Pairings
Pairs well with a venison stew (or other game)...
Bettane & Desseauve
Wine rated (2022 guide) 95/100 (2020 vintage)
Rated estate (2024 guide): 4*Stars (Producers of the very highest quality, the pride of French viticulture)
About the estate:
Located on Courthézon’s finest terroirs, the Domaine de la Janasse—the pride of the Sabon family—has stood out 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 of character. The Châteauneuf-du-Pape wines are expressed through various cuvées: Chaupin, from a cooler terroir with a distinctly Burgundian style, and the Vieilles-Vignes cuvée, which is sunnier and more refined. Finally, the whites—though often overshadowed by the reds—are just as 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 ranked for its Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Côtes-du-Rhône, and IGP wines. The 90-hectare vineyard, spread across numerous plots, is 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
Wine rated (2022 guide) 93–95/100 (2020 vintage) (Extraordinary wine)
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
Wine rated (2023 guide) 96/100 (2020 vintage)
Rated Estate (2024 Guide) 2*Stars (These exceptional estates, often boasting 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 belonged to 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 estate’s various cuvées. The estate also produces splendid (and high-volume) Côtes-du-Rhône wines 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 exceptionally refined. 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)
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