Domaine de la Janasse - Côtes-du-Rhône Terre d'Argile 2009
Ratings: Robert Parker 91/100, Gault Millau 16/20, RVF 15/20
“We love the fragrant intensity of this cuvée, which shines with its aromatic precision, featuring notes of kirsch, olive, a hint of fresh oregano, and sun-dried tomato. On the palate, it effortlessly handles the wine’s 15 “chevaux” and maintains its finesse right through to the finish. Excellent!” (Les Meilleurs Vins de France 2011 - Gault Millau)
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Eye
ruby red, deep purple
Nose
with notes of dark fruit, chocolate, and toast
Palate
A bold attack, supported by lovely tannins, with hints of licorice and a finish of beautiful length
Serve
at 16-17°C
Open
1 hour
Drink starting at
2011
Drink before
2017
Production
20,000 bottles
Food and Wine Pairings
A déguster sur un pot-au-feu, un steak au poivre, une estouffade de boeuf... <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 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 rare depth. The Châteauneuf-du-Pape wines are expressed through various cuvées: the “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 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 ranking highly for its Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Côtes-du-Rhône, and IGP wines. A 90-hectare vineyard spread across multiple 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 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 substantial in 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 rich 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 have become 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
3.9/5
based on 8 reviews
Review by Mr. CHRISTOPHE S. Published on March 16, 2021
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