Domaine de la Janasse is a Chateauneuf-du-Pape producer owned and operated by the Sabon family. It was founded in 1967 by Aime Sabon when he took over the vineyards of his father, who had been selling fruit to a wine cooperative. A cellar was completed in 1973 and the name 'La Janasse' was chosen from a local regional name in Courthezon to the north of Chateauneuf-du-Pape, where the family farm was located. In 1991 Aime's son Christophe came aboard, followed by his daughter Isabelle in 2001. Janasse grows all 13 permissible grapes in Chateauneuf-du-Pape, from the standard Grenache, Mourvedre and Syrah to lesser known components like Counoise, Vaccarese, and Bourboulenc. Many of the white Chateauneuf-du-Pape varieties, along with Syrah, are planted in the slightly cooler vineyards to the north in east-exposed vineyards. Mourvedre is planted with galets (river stones) that retain heat and allow the grapes to reach greater physiological ripeness. The most significant variety in the region is Grenache, which is planted throughout the vineyards. However, Janasse separates fruit from northern vineyards for use in varietal wines, and fruit in southern vineyards for blends where its character is balanced by other grapes.
Ruud Verhagen
No balance, too much of everything, more Port than ChateauNeuf….
No balance, too much of everything, more Port than ChateauNeuf….
9.1Sam T
Delicious. More fruit than expected; less old world funk (although I do love funk).
Delicious. More fruit than expected; less old world funk (although I do love funk).
9.0Charles Mires
Outstanding. More fruit less spice and more balance than Chaupin. Great finish
Outstanding. More fruit less spice and more balance than Chaupin. Great finish
9.6Dick Schinkel
Printemps tasting !
Printemps tasting !
9.7Location
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