Domaine de la Janasse - Châteauneuf-du-Pape blanc 2023
92/100
RVF
92/100
James Suckling
"Charming with its rich, round structure and toasty notes!"
"A delicious white wine, round and balanced with notes of green pear, anise, and warm herbs. Medium-bodied, it develops deliciously on the palate. It has a pleasant bitterness with a delicate texture and an exciting hint of herbs on the finish. Good length." (James Suckling 2024)
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Eye
Bright, light yellow color
Nose
Basket of yellow and white fruits, dominated by peaches and exotic fruits
Mouth
Rich and round, with a lovely richness provided by notes of vanilla and brioche, and a long finish with lingering aromas.
Serve
At 13-15°C
Open
1/2 hour before
Drink before
2028-2032
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy with a fillet of John Dory cooked skin-side down, lobster bisque, veal blanquette, veal chop with chanterelle mushrooms, poultry...
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2024 guide) 4 stars (Producers of very high quality, those who are the pride of French vineyards)
About the estate:
On the finest terroirs of Courthézon, the Domaine de la Janasse, the pride of the Sabon family, has been one of the appellation's leading names for over 40 years. Christophe Sabon produces Côtes-du-Rhône wines of the highest quality, with a rare depth. The Châteauneuf-du-Pape wines are expressed in different vintages: Chaupin, from a cold terroir with a very Burgundian approach, or the Vieilles Vignes vintage, which is more sunny and racy. Finally, the whites, overshadowed by the reds, are just as recommendable. The entire range is impeccable and the great vintages are among the benchmarks of the appellation.
Guide Hachette des vins
Rated estate (2024 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer's wines are regularly awarded by the guide)
About the estate:
A regular feature in the Guide, often highly ranked for its Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Côtes-du-Rhône, and IGP wines. A 90-hectare vineyard scattered across multiple plots, run by Christophe Sabon and his sister Isabelle, 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 vines 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
Wine rated (2025 guide) 92/100
Rated estate (2024 guide) 2 stars (These very large estates, often blessed with fabulous terroirs, are must-haves which, thanks to their consistency and the excellence of their production, deserve a place in the cellars of discerning wine lovers).
About wine:
Beautiful definition, honeysuckle, candied lemon, and jasmine. Precise nose combining maturity and freshness. The palate is full-bodied and rich, a fairly generous wine on the mid-palate without being unbalanced.
About the estate:
This large estate, which has belonged to the Sabon family for generations, is one of the elite properties in Châteauneuf-du-Pape. The vineyards of Châteauneuf-du-Pape are mainly located in the commune of Courthézon, with a variety of plots and soils that are reflected in the different vintages. The estate also produces splendid Côtes-du-Rhône vintages (and in significant volumes) from vineyards adjacent to the Châteauneuf-du-Pape appellation. With often very high levels of ripeness, the wines are opulent in style, sometimes a little too warm in sunny vintages. On the other hand, the tannins and textures are always very refined. In recent vintages, the wines have been less rich and slightly more digestible.
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
Wine rated (2024 guide) 92/100
Rated estate (2023 guide) Recommended
About wine:
A delicious, round, and balanced white wine with notes of green pear, anise, and warm herbs. Medium-bodied, it develops succulently on the palate. It has a pleasant bitterness with a delicate texture and an exciting touch of herbs on the finish. Good length. Ready to drink now.
Jeb Dunnuck
Rated estate (2023 guide) Recommended
Customer rating
4.5/5
based on 4 reviews
Note and opinion by Mr. WOLFGANG B. Published on 06/01/2025
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