Domaine de la Janasse - Côtes-du-Rhône Villages Terre d'Argile 2023
90-92/100
Jeb Dunnuck
"A rock star Côtes du Rhône" (Jeb Dunnuck)
The Côtes Du Rhône Villages Terre D'Argile 2023 is the usual blend of Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvèdre in almost equal proportions, with the Grenache aged in truncated cone-shaped vats and the Syrah and Mourvèdre in new and used barrels. It has a beautiful aroma of black raspberry, ripe black cherry, garrigue, licorice, and pepper, with a hint of oak in the background. It is pure, medium-bodied to full-bodied, with a silky, elegant palate and remarkable length." (Jeb Dunnuck 2024)
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Eye
Dense ruby purple color
Nose
Focused on aromas of black olives, tapenade, and blackcurrant
Mouth
Full-bodied, rich, and expressive, with deep, mellow notes of ripe black fruit, dense tannins, and a lingering finish.
Serve
At 15-17°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink before
2031
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy with pot-au-feu, pepper steak, beef stew, lamb chops...
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
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 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
Rated estate (2023 guide) Recommended
Jeb Dunnuck
Wine rated (2024 guide) 90-92/100
Rated estate (2023 guide) Recommended
About wine:
The Côtes Du Rhône Villages Terre D'Argile 2023 is the usual blend of Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvèdre in almost equal proportions, with the Grenache aged in truncated vats and the Syrah and Mourvèdre in new and used barrels. It has a beautiful aroma of black raspberry, ripe black cherry, garrigue, licorice, and pepper, with a hint of oak in the background. It is pure, medium-bodied to full-bodied, with a silky, elegant palate and remarkable length.
Customer rating
4/5
based on 2 reviews
Review and opinion by Mr. MATHIEU W. Published on 06/07/2025
Medium to deep ruby color with a cherry red rim. Nose: elderberry, wild forest fruits, forest soil, a hint of "Boerenjongens" and a hint of "Roussillon." On the palate, forest fruits, blueberries, chocolate, spice, subtle wood. Powerful, juicy and full of character with clear terroir characteristics. The wine is somewhat reminiscent of Eddie Féraud's Chateauneuf-du-Pape. Power, chocolate and length. This CdR-Villages from Janasse has a truly unique character. Score: 17/20
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Review and opinion by Mr. FABRICE C. Published on 11/29/2025
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