Domaine de la Janasse
Cotes du Rhone Rouge 2024
| Denomination | AOC Côtes du Rhône |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.5% by volume |
| Area | Rhone Valley (France) |
| Grape varieties | 50% Grenache, 20% Syrah, 15% Carignano, 10% Mourvedre, 5% Cinsault |
| Aging | Aged for 6 to 9 months in cement tanks and large wooden casks (foudre). |
Description
What kind of wine it is
Domaine de La Janasse Côtes du Rhône Rouge is a still, dry red wine that expresses the authentic character of the Rhône Valley. Created from a blend of Grenache, Mourvèdre, Carignan, Syrah and Cinsault, it offers a full profile and a pleasant acidity. On the nose, clear aromas of blackberry and crushed strawberry emerge, enriched by hints of jam and liquorice. On the palate, it is enveloping, guided by a silky, well-integrated tannic structure that enhances the aromatic intensity. Its marked drinkability makes it ideal for accompanying flavourful meat dishes.
Where it comes from
The grapes come from a single plot in Courthézon, located east of Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Vineyard care excludes pesticides and insecticides, favouring the use of natural fertilisers. The soil is worked without herbicides to preserve the natural vitality of the land and ensure optimal aeration. By maintaining a low yield, Domaine de la Janasse obtains fruit of great quality. These agronomic choices reflect a strong territorial identity, giving the wine a solid structure, deep freshness and vibrant aromatic clarity from the very first sip.
How it is produced
Production begins with a rigorous manual harvest and careful selection of the bunches. This is followed by partial destemming and a twelve to fifteen day maceration on the skins to encourage precise aromatic extraction. The wine then matures for six to nine months in concrete vats and large wooden casks, materials that stabilise its complex structure while preserving the original fragrance of the fruit. This artisanal approach delivers a full and balanced sip, outlined by subtle hints of liquorice and supported by an elegant and consistent flavour profile.
History and Curiosities
This elegant red originates from a single plot of 23 hectares in Courthézon, located to the east of the renowned Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Domaine de la Janasse cultivates the vines in complete harmony with the environment, enriching the soil with natural fertilisers and without the use of pesticides. After a careful manual harvest, the wine undergoes meticulous maturation in concrete and large wooden casks for a period of six to nine months: an artisanal practice that gives structure to the palate and preserves the vibrant freshness of the vintage.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
14 -16 °C
Longevity:
05 - 10 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 Cotes du Rhone Rouge 2024 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red organic still |
| Denomination | Côtes du Rhône AOC |
| Vintage | 2024 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 50% Grenache, 20% Syrah, 15% Carignano, 10% Mourvedre, 5% Cinsault |
| Country | France |
| Region | Rhone Valley |
| Vendor | Domaine de la Janasse |
| Story | History and Curiosities This elegant red originates from a single plot of 23 hectares in Courthézon, located to the east of the renowned Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Domaine de la Janasse cultivates the vines in complete harmony with the environment, enriching the soil with natural fertilisers and without the use of pesticides. After a careful manual harvest, the wine undergoes meticulous maturation in concrete and large wooden casks for a period of six to nine months: an artisanal practice that gives structure to the palate and preserves the vibrant freshness of the vintage. |
| Origin | Courthézon, east of Châteauneuf-du-Pape (Rhône Valley), France |
| Yield per hectare | 46 hl/ha |
| Fermentation | 12–15 days |
| Production technique | Manual harvest with selection; 80% destemming and maceration for 12–15 days; ageing for 6–9 months in concrete tanks and large wooden barrels. |
| Wine making | Manual harvest with selection; 80% destemming and maceration on the skins for 12–15 days; ageing for 6–9 months in cement tanks and large wooden casks (foudre). |
| Aging | Aged for 6 to 9 months in cement tanks and large wooden casks (foudre). |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |