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Domaine de la Janasse - IGP Principality of Orange Terre de Bussière 2021

Domaine de la Janasse - IGP Principauté d'Orange Terre de Bussière 2021

IGP Principauté d'Orange|Red wine

4.2/5 (6 customers)

90/100

James Suckling

(2020 Vintage Notes)

black fruits

Gem

value for money

“A great entry-level option”

The Terre de Bussière cuvée, a blend of Merlot (55%), Syrah, Grenache, and Cabernet grapes grown in the "Bussière" vineyard, surprises with its power and character. Well-structured, it combines the richness of Merlot with a more classic southern flair, featuring notes of black fruit and leather.

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Estate

Domaine de la Janasse

Vintage

Terre de Bussière

Vintage

2021

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

Winemaking

90% destemming, 12- to 15-day maceration

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 powerful, with notes of black fruit and leather

Serve

At 15-17°C

Open

30 minutes before

Drink before

2029

Food and wine pairings

Enjoy it with a charcuterie platter, a grilled steak, 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 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 a 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 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 regularly receive awards from 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 town 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 blessed with 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 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 (and high-volume) Côtes-du-Rhône cuvées 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 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 estate (2023 guide) Recommended

Vinous

Rated estate (2023 guide) Recommended

James Suckling

Wine rated (2023 guide) 90/100 (2020 vintage)

Rated estate (2023 guide) Recommended

Jeb Dunnuck

Rated estate (2023 guide) Recommended

Customer rating

4.2/5

based on 6 reviews

Review by Mr. Gilles D. Published on January 28, 2025

Despite the robustness and depth of its tannins, the 2021 is slightly less pronounced than the 2020 in terms of its rich, spicy notes of ripe black fruit, complemented by an earthy touch. The palate is opulent and deep with a rustic elegance; the dense, silky texture is underscored by a hint of acidity, while the consistent length features notes of licorice. This atypical cuvée with a strong personality is not easily paired, though it works best with slow-cooked red meat. A lamb navarin or beef cheek with carrots will ultimately do the trick. Score = 3.8.