2020 Domaine Janasse Chateauneuf-du-Pape Vieilles Vignes

98 Points Jeb Dunnuck
In stock
Another truly outstanding release of this famous Chateauneuf from the Sabon family. This treasured old vine cuvee offers a impeccable and complete expression from sources in four classic soil types: pebbly, sandy, sandy limestone and red clay. Among our finest of all our imports, this Vielles Vignes from a Janasse is a must-have for the decanter and cellar.
$170.00 in mixed 6+ or $190.00 per bottle

Grape

70% Grenache, 20% Mourvèdre, and the rest Syrah, Cinsault, and Terret Noir

Its Origins

Domaine de la Janasse was established in 1973 by Aimé Sabon. Brother and sister team of Christophe and Isabelle Sabon continue to work wonders at Janasse, and farm 80 hectares of vineyards spread over a number of wine appellations: Châteauneuf du Pâpe, which is all located in the north-east of the appellation in the commune of Courthézon to be precise, Côtes du Rhône, Côtes du Rhône Village, but also Vin de Pays de la Principauté d'Orange and Vin de table. Concrete tanks are used for the Grenache and oak for the Syrah and Mourvèdre; in other words, everything is fairly traditional; it is the quality of the raw materials which is so impressive and for that reason alone, leaving aside the clear skill and vision of the Sabons, that we are delighted to take on these excellent wines in our listings.

What The Critics Say

96-98/100 Jeb Dunnuck

"The 2020 Châteauneuf Du Pape Vieilles Vignes also saw some stems (the estate started keeping some stems with the 2016 vintage) and was 75% destemmed, with the blend being 70% Grenache, 20% Mourvèdre, and the rest Syrah, Cinsault, and Terret Noir. As usual, it’s a more powerful, black-fruited wine comparted to the Cuvée Chaupin and has lots of crème de cassis, liquid violet, crushed stone, woodsmoke, and peppery herbs. It displays the vintage’s purity and freshness yet brings the concentration as well as the structure. I’ll be shocked if it’s not in the handful of top wines in the vintage."

95-98/100 Parker's Wine Advocate, Joe Czerwinski

"The 2020 Chateauneuf du Pape Vieilles Vignes still delivers ample layers of dark fruit, hints of cola, mint and spice elements. It's full-bodied, silky and long." Drink 2025 - 2040

96/100 Decanter, Matt Walls

"Immediately impressive, densely fruited, with dark brooding blackberry and plum which make you sit up and take notice. It follows through onto the palate which is intense, juicy and fresh, this has more concentration than most this year, but without over extraction. Perfectly ripe, chunky and powerful, but not heavy. Fermented in concrete, matured for 12 months in foudre and demi-muid." Drink 2026 - 2037

Variety Grenache Syrah Mourvedre Blend
Region Rhone Valley
Closure Cork
Volume 750ml
Alcohol 15.50%
Maturity 2025 - 2040

This Wine Goes Well With

with BEEF
with LAMB
with PORK

Taste

5

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