Ratings
RVF 92 · James Suckling 92
Identity
| Producer | Domaine de la Janasse |
| Year | 2023 |
| Vol | 0.75 |
| Classification | AOC |
| Grapes | 60% Grenache Blanc, 20% Clairette, 20% Roussanne |
| Color | White |
| Sweetness | Dry |
Tasting
| Color Desc | Bright, light yellow color |
| Aroma | Basket of yellow and white-fleshed fruits, dominated by peach and exotic fruits, white peach, candied mandarin, and a hint of green melon, toasted brioche and acacia honey, white pepper and mineral |
| Palate | Rich and round, with a lovely fatness brought by vanilla and brioche notes, balanced mouthfeel and particularly long |
| Finish | Long finish with persistent aromas, endless persistence |
| Food Pairing | To be enjoyed with a skin-cooked John Dory fillet, a lobster nage, a veal blanquette, a veal chop with girolles, poultry, citrus octopus salad, fresh or very lightly aged sheep cheeses |
| Serving Temp | 13-14 |
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
HIGH
Minerality (1-5)
LOW
Enology
| Organic | Yes |
| Aging Process | Aging in tank with bâtonnage on lees for Grenache and Clairette |
| Fermentation | Pneumatic pressing, vinification in tanks for Grenache and Clairette, in barrels for Roussanne. Malolactic fermentation in barrels |
Terroir
| Soil | Sandy-clay soils |
| Vine Age | 60 |
| Harvest Type | manual |
| Harvest Desc | Manual harvesting in crates in the morning |
Interesting facts
| Aging on lees for 7 months: Grenache and Clairette in tank, Roussanne in barrels (of which 80% are new barrels) with regular bâtonnage. Sandy-clay terroirs of La Janasse and La Crau. |