Domaine de la Janasse
Chateauneuf du Pape Rouge 2024
Other years:
2021| Denomination | AOC Châteauneuf du Pape Rouge |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Area | Rhone Valley (France) |
| Grape varieties | 65% Grenache, 20% Syrah, 10% Mourvedre, 5% Cinsault |
| Aging | Aged for 12 months: 80% in stainless steel and 20% in wooden barrels (30% of which are new). |
| Other years | 2021 |
Description
What kind of wine is it
Châteauneuf-du-Pape from Domaine de la Janasse is a still red wine from the Rhône Valley with a complex and profound aromatic profile. It is created from a blend of Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre and Cinsault grapes, with maturation in steel and wooden barrels that gives the glass a very intense, almost impenetrable, crimson hue. The bouquet reveals notes of blackberry and blackcurrant, enriched by hints of violet and clear references to Mediterranean scrub. On the palate, it displays a broad and structured body, supported by a pleasant acidity and well-integrated tannins, finishing with a long and silky finish characterised by a vibrant gustatory tension.
Where does it come from
The estate's vineyards are located in the Rhône Valley, spread between the northern part of the area and the renowned La Crau plateau. The soils feature a composition alternating between sand, red clay and the typical rounded pebbles, fundamental elements for ensuring the perfect ripening of the grapes. The agronomic management focuses on low yields and soil preservation, where mechanical work ensures proper oxygenation. To protect the ecosystem, only natural fertilisers are used, avoiding the use of herbicides and pesticides.
How is it produced
The production process begins with a manual harvest and careful selection of the bunches in the vineyard. After partial destemming, the maceration on the skins continues for about three to four weeks, with daily manual punch-downs to optimise the extraction of noble compounds. Maturation lasts twelve months: most of the wine rests in steel tanks to preserve the precision of the fruit, while the remaining portion matures in wooden barrels, some of which are new. This choice allows the wine's structure to be consolidated while maintaining a dynamic and elegant sip.
History and Curiosities
Founded in 1973, Domaine de la Janasse celebrates the authenticity of the Rhône Valley with exceptional wines. The old vines, cultivated on the La Crau plateau without the use of pesticides, sink their roots into soils rich in red clay and pebbles. This natural approach ensures low yields that enhance the purity of the terroir. Awarded 92 points by Vinous, this blend skilfully combines traditional varieties to offer excellent ageing potential in the bottle for up to fifteen years, paying tribute to the true essence of the appellation.
Awards
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2024
92/100
Vinous is the online guide from Antonio Galloni, one of the world's leading wine connoisseurs.
Tasting notes
Perfume
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Serve at:
14 -16 °C
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 1973
- Oenologist: Isabelle Sabon and Christophe Sabon
- Hectares: 90
Due to its fragmented structure -more than sixty plots- the area of La Janasse covers a mosaic of terroirs. Thorough research on soil, exposure and microclimates helped to ideally organize the vineyard. White varieties and syrahs were preferably planted on sandy limestones, exposed eastward of the appellation in order to preserve freshness, acidity and fineness. Mourvedres were planted on clay-limestone soils covered with river rocks so as to reach perfect maturity. Read more
| Name | Domaine de La Janasse Chateauneuf du Pape Rouge 2024 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red organic still |
| Denomination | Châteauneuf du Pape AOC |
| Vintage | 2024 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 65% Grenache, 20% Syrah, 10% Mourvedre, 5% Cinsault |
| Country | France |
| Region | Rhone Valley |
| Vendor | Domaine de la Janasse |
| Story | History and Curiosities Founded in 1973, Domaine de la Janasse celebrates the authenticity of the Rhône Valley with exceptional wines. The old vines, cultivated on the La Crau plateau without the use of pesticides, sink their roots into soils rich in red clay and pebbles. This natural approach ensures low yields that enhance the purity of the terroir. Awarded 92 points by Vinous, this blend skilfully combines traditional varieties to offer excellent ageing potential in the bottle for up to fifteen years, paying tribute to the true essence of the appellation. |
| Origin | Rhone Valley, in the northern part of the appellation and on the La Crau plateau |
| Soil composition | Sand, rounded pebbles, red clay |
| Yield per hectare | 25-30 hl/ha |
| Fermentation | 21–28 days |
| Production technique | Manual harvest with selection in the vineyard; 80% destemming; maceration on the skins for 21–28 days with daily manual punch-downs; ageing for 12 months (80% in stainless steel and 20% in wooden barrels, 30% of which are new). |
| Wine making | Manual harvest with selection in the vineyard; 80% destemming; maceration on the skins for 21–28 days with daily manual punch-downs; ageing for 12 months (80% in stainless steel and 20% in wooden barrels, 30% of which are new). |
| Aging | Aged for 12 months: 80% in stainless steel and 20% in wooden barrels (30% of which are new). |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |