Domaine de la Janasse - Viognier 2018
90/100
Robert Parker
A well-crafted Viognier with character, full of freshness yet with that classic Southern body in a bottle. Perfect as an aperitif or paired with a scallop and mixed-green salad. A wonderful introduction!
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Nose
Aromas of yellow fruit typical of Viognier, with subtle toasty and spicy notes
Palate
A balance between freshness and richness
Serve
At 8-10°C
Drink before
2022
Food and wine pairings
Perfect as an appetizer or served over a salad of scallops and mixed greens...
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 wine (2018 guide) 90/100 (2017 vintage) (An outstanding 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
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
4/5
based on 5 reviews
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