Domaine de la Janasse - Châteauneuf-du-Pape blanc 2023
Rhône
White
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Drink or Keep
92/100
RVF
-
92/100
James Suckling
"Charming with its fat, round structure and toasty notes!"
"A delicious white, round and balanced with notes of green pear, anise and warm herbs. Medium-bodied, it develops succulently on the palate. It has a positive bitterness with a delicate texture and an exciting touch of herbs on the finish. Good persistence." (James Suckling 2024)
Features
Estate
Domaine de la Janasse
Vintage
2023
Designation
Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Region
Rhône
Grape varieties
60% Grenache, 20% Clairette, 20% Roussanne
Terroirs
Sandy-clay soils of the localities of La Janasse and La Crau
Viticulture
Pesticide-, insecticide- and weedkiller-free with natural fertilization
Harvest
Manual in crates
Winemaking
Pneumatic pressing, vinification in vats for Grenache and Clairette, in barrels for Roussanne.
Breeding
On lees for 7 months: Grenache and Clairette in vats, Roussanne in barrels (80% of which are new) with regular stirring of the lees.
Alcohol content
14%
Tasting & pairing
Eye
Bright, light yellow colour
Nose
Fruit basket with yellow and white flesh, dominated by peach and exotic fruits
Mouth
Rich and round, with a nice fatness brought by vanilla and brioche notes, long finish with persistent aromas.
Serve
AT 13-15°C
Open
1/2 hour before
Drink before
2028-2032
Food and wine pairing
Enjoy with Saint-Pierre filet cooked on the skin, lobster nage, veal blanquette, veal chop with chanterelle mushrooms, poultry...
Domaine de la Janasse
Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Expert opinion
Bettane & Desseauve
Domaine rated (guide 2024) 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
Domaine noté (guide 2024) Award-winning wines (The wines of this producer are regularly awarded by the guide)
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
Domaine noté (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 (guide 2025) 92/100
Domaine rated (guide 2024) 2*Stars (These great estates, often endowed with fabulous terroirs, are must-haves which, thanks to their consistency and the excellence of their production, must be included in the cellars of discerning wine lovers).
About the wine:
Beautiful definition, honeysuckle, candied lemon and jasmine. Precise nose combining maturity and freshness. Full-bodied and fat on the palate, with a generous mid-palate without being unbalanced.
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
Domaine noté (guide 2023) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Wine Spectator)
Jancis Robinson
Rated domain (guide 2023) Recommended
Vinous A. Galloni
Rated domain (guide 2023) Recommended
James Suckling
Wine rated (guide 2024) 92/100
Rated domain (guide 2023) Recommended
About the wine:
A delicious, round, well-balanced white with notes of green pear, aniseed and warm herbs. Medium-bodied, it develops succulently on the palate. Positive bitterness with a delicate texture and an exciting touch of herbs on the finish. Good persistence. Enjoy now.
Jeb Dunnuck
Rated domain (guide 2023) Recommended
Customer reviews
Customer rating
5/5
out of 1 review
Note and review by Mme CLAUDINE S. Published on 02/12/2024
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