Domaine de la Janasse - Châteauneuf-du-Pape blanc 2021
Rhône
White
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2*Étoiles
Hachette
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93/100
RVF
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16,5/20
Jancis Robinson
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93/100
Vinous
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93/100
Jeb Dunnuck
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92/100
James Suckling
"The roussanne (20%) was fermented and aged in wood for 7 months, before being blended with grenache (60%) and clairette. This special treatment adds complexity to the abundant bouquet of this already charming white. Narcissus, verbena, honey and vine peach exhale from the glass, then infuse a creamy, pure, taut and very long palate, guided from start to finish by a frank minerality. A pure wine". (Le Guide Hachette 2024). A great success!
Features
Estate
Domaine de la Janasse
Vintage
2021
Designation
Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Region
Rhône
Grape varieties
60% Grenache, 20% Clairette, 20% Roussanne
Terroirs
Sandy-clay soils of La Janasse and La Crau
Viticulture
Pesticide-, insecticide- and weedkiller-free with natural fertilization
Harvest
Manual in crates
Winemaking
Pneumatic pressing, Grenache and Clairette vinified in vats, Roussanne in barrels.
Breeding
Grenache and Clairette in vats on lees for 7 months, with stirring, Roussanne in barrels (80% of which are new) for seven months, with regular stirring.
Alcohol content
13.5%
Tasting & pairing
Eye
Bright, light yellow colour
Nose
On the fruit, revealing aromas of yellow and white-fleshed fruit and exotic fruit.
Mouth
Rich and round, with a nice fatness brought by some vanilla and brioche notes, long finish.
Serve
AT 12-14°C
Open
1/2 hour before
Drink before
2027-2030
Food and wine pairing
Enjoy with Saint-Pierre filet cooked on the skin, lobster, veal blanquette, veal chop with chanterelle mushrooms, poultry...
Domain de la Janasse
Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Expert opinion
Bettane & Desseauve
Domaine rated (2024 guide) 4*Stars (Top-quality producers, the glories of French winegrowing)
About the domain :
On the finest terroirs in Courthézon, the Domaine de la Janasse, the pride of the Sabon family, has established itself as one of the appellation's benchmarks for over 40 years. Christophe Sabon produces Côtes-du-Rhône wines of the highest level, with rare depth. The Châteauneuf-du-Pape wines are expressed through different cuvées: chaupin, from a cold terroir with a very Burgundian approach, or the cuvée vieilles-vignes, sunnier and racier. Finally, the whites, in the shadow of the reds, are just as recommendable. The entire range is beyond reproach, and the great vintages are among the appellation's benchmarks.
Guide Hachette des vins
Wine rated (guide 2024) 2*Stars (Outstanding wine)
Domain rated (guide 2024) Awarded wines (The wines of this producer are regularly awarded by the guide)
About the wine:
The roussanne (20%) was fermented and aged in wood for 7 months, before being blended with grenache (60%) and clairette. This special treatment adds complexity to the abundant bouquet of this already charming white. Narcissus, verbena, honey and vine peach exhale from the glass, then infuse a creamy, pure, taut and very long palate, guided from start to finish by a frank minerality. A pure wine.
About the domain :
A regular in the Guide, often featured prominently for its Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Côtes-du-Rhône and IGP wines. Christophe Sabon and his sister Isabelle, children of Aimé Sabon, who founded the estate in 1973, manage a 90-hectare vineyard scattered over many parcels. The estate was completed in 2015 with the purchase of Clos Saint-Antonin and its 15 ha of vines in the Jonquières commune.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Domain rated (guide 2022) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated (2024 guide) 93/100
Domaine rated (2024 guide) 2*Stars (These great estates, often blessed with fabulous terroirs, are must-haves which, because of their consistency and the excellence of their production, must be included in the cellars of discerning wine lovers).
About the wine:
The aromatic palette is very classic, wedged between white flowers and a touch of fennel. The wine is not very expressive, but has a deeper mineral dimension. It's in keeping with the 2021 vintage, making for a controlled white without excessive alcohol. The final freshness is supported by fine bitters and a relative sensation of acidity.
About the domain :
This great estate, which has belonged to the Sabon family for generations, is one of Châteauneuf-du-Pape's elite. Most of the Châteauneuf-du-Pape vines are located in the commune of Courthézon, with the parcels and soils of the various cuvées being fragmented. The domaine also produces some splendid Côtes-du-Rhône cuvées (important in terms of volume), from vines adjacent to the Châteauneuf-du-Pape appellation. With often very high maturities, the wines are opulent in style, sometimes a little too warm in sunny vintages. On the other hand, the tannins and textures are always of great finesse. In recent vintages, the wines have become less rich and slightly more digestible.
Wine Spectator
Rated Domaine (2023 guide) Wine producer recommended by Wine Spectator
Jancis Robinson
Wine rated 16,5/ 20
Rated Domaine (2023 guide) Recommended
Vinous A. Galloni
Wine rated (2023 guide) 93/100
Rated Domaine (2023 guide) Recommended
About the wine:
Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc 2021 is a blend of 60% Grenache Blanc, 20% Roussanne and 20% Clairette. This 2021 Blanc reveals fragrant aromas of pear, grapefruit, lemon peel and a tropical touch of mango, melon and pineapple. Medium-bodied, concentrated and flanked by lively acidity, it finishes sapidly.
James Suckling
Wine rated (2023 guide) 92/100
Rated Domaine (2023 guide) Recommended
About the wine:
Aromas of citron, anise, white flowers and herbs. Medium-bodied, with aromatic character and fresh acidity. Silky with a fruity, comforting finish. Enjoy or keep.
Jeb Dunnuck
Wine rated 93/ 100
Rated Domaine (2023 guide) Recommended
Customer reviews
Customer rating
4/5
on 2 reviews
Note and review by M. PENG W. Published on 06/07/2024
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Note and review by Mme CECILE P. Published on 22/06/2023
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