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

IGP Principauté d'Orange|Red wine

4/5 (19 customers)

90/100

James Suckling

dark berries

Gem

value for money

“A great entry-level model”

“Notes of redcurrants, red peppers, orange zest, and sweet 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 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

Terroirs

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

Winemaking

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 red, purple

Nose

Notes of dark fruit, leather, and spices

Palate

Structured and full-bodied, with notes of dark fruit and leather

Serve

At 15-17°C

Open

30 minutes before

Drink before

2028

Food and wine pairings

Enjoy it with a charcuterie board, grilled beef, pot-au-feu, Provençal beef stew, or 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 the finest terroirs of Courthézon, the 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 cool terroir with a distinctly Burgundian character, or the Vieilles-Vignes cuvée, which is sunnier and more refined. Finally, the whites, though overshadowed by the reds, are equally 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 estate (2022 guide) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)

RVF - The French Wine Review / 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 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 in 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

Wine rated (2023 guide) 90/100

Rated winery (2023 guide) Recommended

About the wine:

Notes of redcurrants, red peppers, orange zest, and mild 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.

Jeb Dunnuck

Rated winery (2023 guide) Recommended

Customer rating

4/5

based on 19 reviews

Review by Mr. Gilles D. Posted 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, spiced and earthy, combined with hints of animal and mineral notes. 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 structure of tight, particularly powerful tannins. Slightly oaky and peppery on the long, consistent finish. A sunny, rich, and warm wine intended 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.