Domaine de la Janasse - Terre de Bussière 2016
Rhône
Red
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89/100
Robert Parker
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88/100
Jeb Dunnuck
"A large part of the Principaute d'Orange IGP Terre de Bussière 2016 cuvée has been barrel-aged. This blend with a high proportion of Merlot (55%) offers aromas of dried herbs, vanilla and blackcurrant, a rich, velvety texture and a spicy, warm finish. " (Wine Advocate 2017 - Robert Parker)
Features
Estate
Domaine de la Janasse
Cuvée
Terre de Bussière
Vintage
2016
Designation
IGP Principauté d'Orange
Region
Rhône
Grape varieties
55% Merlot, 25% Syrah, 10% Grenache, 10% Cabernet
Terroirs
From the gravelly alluvial "Bussière" area in the commune of Courthézon, on the edge of the Ouvèze river.
Viticulture
Reasoned
Harvest
Manual
Breeding
Merlot in barrels for 12 months (30% new)
Alcohol content
14,5%
Tasting & pairing
Eye
Ruby-purple colour
Nose
On black fruits, leather and spices
Mouth
Structured and powerful, with notes of black fruit and leather
Serve
AT 16-17°C
Open
1/2 hour before
Apogée
2020
Drink before
2021
Food and wine pairing
Enjoy with charcuterie, grilled beef, pot-au-feu, daube provençale...
Domain de la Janasse
IGP Principauté d'Orange
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
Domain rated (guide 2024) Awarded 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
Rated (2017 guide) 89/100 (Very good wine)
Domain rated (guide 2022) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
About the wine:
A large part of the Principaute d'Orange IGP Terre de Bussière 2016 cuvée has been barrel-aged. This blend with a high proportion of Merlot (55%) offers aromas of dried herbs, vanilla and blackcurrant, a rich, velvety texture and a warm, spicy finish.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
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 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 varying from one to the next, which is reflected in the various cuvées. 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
Rated Domaine (2023 guide) Recommended
Vinous A. Galloni
Rated Domaine (2023 guide) Recommended
James Suckling
Rated Domaine (2023 guide) Recommended
Jeb Dunnuck
Wine rated 88/100
Rated Domaine (2023 guide) Recommended
Customer reviews
Customer rating
4/5
on 12 reviews
Note and review by M. BENJAMIN D. Published on 27/05/2022
A rich, tasty wine. Do not wait too long...
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Note and review by M. ERIC T. Published on 29/04/2019
Still an excellent Q/P ratio
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Note and review by M. FRANCOIS J. Published on 03/01/2019
If you can't afford the great wines of this vineyard, treat yourself to this wine.
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Note and review by M. BENOIT M. Published on 28/04/2022
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Note and review by M. LAURENT C. Published on 13/03/2022
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Note and review by M. CLAUDE S. Published on 23/08/2019
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Note and review by Mme ANNE-MARIE W. Published on 03/06/2019
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Note and review by Mme ISABELLE J. Published on 22/03/2019
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Note and review by Mme JOELLE V. Published on 30/01/2019
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Note and review by M. SIMON B. Published on 21/01/2019
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