Domaine de la Janasse - Terre de Bussière 2013
Rhône
Red
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14,5/20
Gault & Millau
"Dense, seductive nose of crunchy black fruit for this wine, 55% Merlot. Full-bodied, spicy texture. A wine for the table." (Les Meilleurs Vins de France 2016 - Gault Millau) Vin de Pays Terre de Bussière, a blend of Syrah and Merlot grapes from the "Bussière" locality, surprises with its power and character. The barrel-ageing of the Merlot adds even more breed. Discover it for yourself!
Features
Estate
Domaine de la Janasse
Cuvée
Terre de Bussière
Vintage
2013
Designation
IGP Principauté d'Orange
Region
Rhône
Grape varieties
55% Merlot, 25% Syrah, 10% Grenache, 10% Cabernet
Terroirs
from the "Bussière" area, made up of gravelly alluvium, in the commune of Courthézon, on the edge of the Ouvèze river.
Viticulture
cultivation that respects the terroir and the environment, careful, reasoned vineyard management
Harvest
manual
Breeding
in barrels for 12 months (30% new)
Alcohol content
14,5 %
Tasting & pairing
Eye
ruby-purple colour
Nose
with aromas of raspberry, liquorice, blackcurrant and spices.
Mouth
marries the greediness of merlot with a more classic southern verve, with notes of black fruit and leather
Serve
at 16-17°C
Open
1/2 hour before
Drink from
2016
Drink before
2018
Production
80 000 bottles
Food and wine pairing
Enjoy with poultry, 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.
Guide des Vins Gault & Millau
Wine rated (2016 guide) 14.5/20 (Good)
About the wine:
Dense, seductive nose of crunchy black fruit for this wine, 55% Merlot. Full, spicy texture. A wine for the table.
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
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
Rated Domaine (2023 guide) Recommended
Customer reviews
Customer rating
3.5/5
on 22 reviews
Note and review by M. LAURENT S. Published on 19/11/2020
Very good
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Note and review by Mlle ARIANE H. Published on 09/12/2016
I hesitated to put in 5 glasses, because in its category, it's worth it. Superb value for money and sunshine. It's strong and fine at the same time, even if not as fine as the producer's Terre d'Argile or Garrigues cuvées. Compared with these 2 wines, it's only worth 4 stars, but personally, I love it! It's always equal in quality, whatever the vintage.
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Note and review by M. LAURENT R. Published on 02/05/2016
definitely worth trying out and seeing for yourself
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Note and review by M. ANDRE S. Published on 09/03/2016
Excellent value for money Domaine Sabon is renowned for the quality of its wines.
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Note and review by M. CHRISTOPHE D. Published on 10/01/2016
The 2012 is rounder and more accomplished, so perhaps we should wait a little longer for the 2013.
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Note and review by M. ERIC T. Published on 02/01/2016
5 stars for value for money. a wine for the bargain-hunter. not too concentrated, well-balanced oak. a flattering wine that is very popular with my friends who are discovering this little-known estate and appellation.
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Note and review by Mme ELISABETH R. Published on 30/11/2015
Excellent value for money! I recommend
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Note and review by M. KEVIN D. Published on 02/09/2023
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Note and review by M. FABRICE T. Published on 21/03/2019
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Note and review by M. PATRICE K. Published on 05/08/2018
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