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Domaine de la Janasse - IGP Principauté d'Orange Terre de Bussière 2020

Name: Domaine de la Janasse - IGP Principality of Orange Terre de Bussière 2020
Brand: Domaine de la Janasse
Rating: 4 (19 reviews)

IGP Principauté d'Orange|Red wine

4/5 (19 customers)

90/100

James Suckling

black fruits

Gem

value for the money

"A great entry-level model"

“Notes of red currants, red bell peppers, orange zest, and sweet spices. Medium-bodied, with firm tannins. Dark and slightly crisp, the Merlot’s influence is evident on the palate, and the finish is firm. Merlot, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Grenache. Enjoy now or cellar.” (James Suckling 2023)

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Estate

Domaine de la Janasse

Vintage

Terre de Bussière

Vintage

2020

Designation

IGP Principauté d'Orange

Region

Rhône

Grape Varieties

55% Merlot, 25% Syrah, 10% Grenache, 10% Cabernet

Regions

From the locality known as “Bussière,” consisting of gravelly alluvial deposits, in the municipality of Courthézon, on the banks of the Ouvèze

Viticulture

Sustainable: free of pesticides and insecticides, and using natural fertilizers

Grape Harvest

Manuals

Wine Production

90% destemming, maceration for 12 to 15 days

Livestock Farming

12 months in oak barrels, 30% of which are new, for the Merlot, and in concrete tanks

Alcohol Content

15%

Eye

Ruby, purple color

Nose

Notes of dark fruit, leather, and spices

Palate

Well-structured and powerful, with notes of black fruit and leather

Serve

At 15-17°C

Open

1/2 hour before

Drink before

2028

Food and Wine Pairings

Enjoy it with a charcuterie board, a grilled cut of beef, pot-au-feu, Provençal beef stew, Mediterranean cuisine...

More information at Domaine de la Janasse

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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 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

Rated estate (2022 guide) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide to the Best Wines of France

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 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 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 are slightly more approachable.

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 (2023 guide) 90/100

Rated Estate (2023 Guide) Recommended

About the wine:

Notes of red currants, red bell peppers, orange zest, and mild spices. Medium-bodied, with firm tannins. Dark and slightly crisp, the Merlot influence is evident on the palate, and the finish is firm. Merlot, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Grenache. Enjoy now or celller.

Jeb Dunnuck

Rated Estate (2023 Guide) Recommended

Customer Rating

4/5

based on 19 reviews

Review by Mr. GILLES D. Published on July 13, 2024

Crafted from a striking blend of grape varieties, Terre d’Argile expresses itself with intensity through notes of black cherry, blackberry, and black plum with spicy undertones, combined with animal and earthy hints. All these elements come together to create a rich, full-bodied, and deep palate with a silky, dense—almost thick—texture that envelops a solid framework of tight, particularly powerful tannins. There are subtle woody and peppery notes on the long, consistent finish. A sunny, rich, and warm wine, perfect for slow-cooked dishes such as veal kidneys in red wine sauce, paired with freshly picked wild mushrooms and buttered celery purée. Rating = 3.9.