Ratings
Hachette Guide 2024 1 star (very successful wine)
Identity
| Producer | Domaine de la Janasse |
| Year | 2021 |
| Vol | 0.75 |
| Classification | AOP |
| Grapes | 85% Grenache, 10% Mourvèdre, 5% Syrah |
| Color | Red |
| Sweetness | Dry |
Tasting
| Color Desc | Dark robe with purple reflections |
| Aroma | Complex, spectacular range of blue and black fruits, violet, wax, and garrigue. The impressive aromatic power delivered in the glass offers a remarkable definition of fruit. The evolution is marked by notes of black tea, graphite, and tapenade. The wood is discreet and particularly noble. |
| Palate | Energetic, uniform, and ample mouthfeel, incredible freshness, finesse, purity, and elegance. On the palate, the powerful material is traversed by superb acidity that leads the wine to an endless length. |
| Finish | endless length; long and juicy finish |
| Food Pairing | Avignon-style pie with thrush meat and black truffle. To be enjoyed with hare civet à la Royale, Provençal daube, game, coq au vin... |
| Serving Temp | 16-18 |
| Aging Potential | 2029-2044 |
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
HIGH
Body (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
HIGH
Astringency (1-5)
AVERAGE
Minerality (1-5)
AVERAGE
Enology
| ABV % | 15.0 |
| Aging Process | 75% in foudres and 25% in demi-muids (600 liters); 12 months: 3/4 in foudres and 1/4 in demi-muids (600L) |
| Fermentation | 80% destemming. Maceration for 28 days with daily manual punch-downs; 80% destemming, maceration for 28 days with daily manual punch-downs |
Terroir
| Soil | rolled pebbles, sands, red clays, sandy-limestone |
| Vine Age | Vines planted between 1920 (40%), 1965 (40%), 1976 (10%) and 1993 (10%) |
| Harvest Type | manual |
| Harvest Desc | Manual harvest |
Interesting facts
| Vines planted between 1920 (40%), 1965 (40%), 1976 (10%) and 1993 (10%). Sourced from four exceptional parcels including the renowned Chaupin terroir. Manual harvest with 80% destemming. Maceration for 28 days with daily manual punch-downs. Aged 75% in foudres and 25% in demi-muids (600 liters). Peak drinking 2029-2044. |