Domaine de la Janasse
Vieilles Vignes Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhone Blend
Here I am again with a pop goes the bramble weasel moment. Even at a listed 15.5 alcohol (certainly a lie) this beast had some elegance and subtlety. I think it's a testament to terroir. Even over ripe as this is (to me) it has the depth, and more importantly, width of flavors to hold up to the glycerin floating on top, like grease from my father-in-law's chili cook-off, red ribbon special. On the third day it seems that the wine rested a bit, and it sang a good hymn with my bacony crepinette.
Here I am again with a pop goes the bramble weasel moment. Even at a listed 15.5 alcohol (certainly a lie) this beast had some elegance and subtlety. I think it's a testament to terroir. Even over ripe as this is (to me) it has the depth, and more importantly, width of flavors to hold up to the glycerin floating on top, like grease from my father-in-law's chili cook-off, red ribbon special. On the third day it seems that the wine rested a bit, and it sang a good hymn with my bacony crepinette.
Jun 30th, 2015Absolutely fabulous. Came in 1st of 7 2007 CDPs in a blind tasting if my wine group.
Absolutely fabulous. Came in 1st of 7 2007 CDPs in a blind tasting if my wine group.
Jun 24th, 2015Great floral perfume and fresh red fruit. Rich spice and great tart Grenache acid. Lightness that escape some producers in 07. I can't get enough of this. Tonight's #wotn
Great floral perfume and fresh red fruit. Rich spice and great tart Grenache acid. Lightness that escape some producers in 07. I can't get enough of this. Tonight's #wotn
May 15th, 2015Owner of the girl & the fig, the fig cafe & winebar, Author of Plats du Jours, the girl & the fig's Journey through the Seasons in Wine Country and the girl & the fig Cookbook
Exotic floral
Exotic floral
May 7th, 2015Cherry. Tangy. Dark fruit. Delicious wow. Love it.
Cherry. Tangy. Dark fruit. Delicious wow. Love it.
May 1st, 2022When opened on Dec31 2021 a bit tannic with dark fruit somewhat hidden. The remaining 1/3 of the bottle was vacuu-vand and enjoyed on 1/2. Dramatically improved and integrated. Smooth as silk and lovely dark fruit.
When opened on Dec31 2021 a bit tannic with dark fruit somewhat hidden. The remaining 1/3 of the bottle was vacuu-vand and enjoyed on 1/2. Dramatically improved and integrated. Smooth as silk and lovely dark fruit.
Jan 3rd, 2022Some may not like the use of new oak in this wine, but it was delicious! Layered and complex.
Some may not like the use of new oak in this wine, but it was delicious! Layered and complex.
Nov 1st, 201818/20 (95/100) В первом носе доминируют тона бретта - пот, навоз. В развитии аромат становится гармоничным, сложным и насыщенным: черничный джем, спелая ежевика, чернослив, розы, мята, ваниль, чёрный шоколад и кожа. Тельное с умеренной кислотностью и мягкими, бархатистыми танинами. Существенная спиртуозность делает вино «тяжелым», трудно выпить больше одного бокала. Послевкусие продолжительное.
18/20 (95/100) В первом носе доминируют тона бретта - пот, навоз. В развитии аромат становится гармоничным, сложным и насыщенным: черничный джем, спелая ежевика, чернослив, розы, мята, ваниль, чёрный шоколад и кожа. Тельное с умеренной кислотностью и мягкими, бархатистыми танинами. Существенная спиртуозность делает вино «тяжелым», трудно выпить больше одного бокала. Послевкусие продолжительное.
Apr 15th, 2018