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2022 Domaine de la Janasse Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cuvée Chaupin
- Critic darling: up to 98 points, strong alignment across major voices.
- Pure expression: 100% Grenache from sandy Chaupin soils.
- Old-vine pedigree: estate references plantings back to 1912.
- Profile: perfumed red fruit, garrigue, spice, mineral lift.
- Texture: silky tannins, polished from large-format élevage.
- Best serve: 15–17°C; decant optional.
Domaine de la Janasse crafts benchmark Châteauneuf-du-Pape from its estate in Courthézon. Cuvée Chaupin is the domaine’s purest expression of Grenache, sourced exclusively from sandy soils that bring aromatic lift and finesse to the appellation’s power.
The estate highlights old-vine material—some plantings dating back to 1912—hand-harvested with partial destemming and extended maceration. Élevage occurs primarily in large foudres with a portion in 600 L demi-muids for roughly 12 months, preserving freshness while adding subtle polish.
Reviewers praise the 2022 for ripe cherry and wild strawberry fruit framed by garrigue, spice, and mineral energy, finishing silky and persistent. The vintage’s concentration and balance make it both approachable now and capable of long-term evolution.
At this allocation, you secure a critically acclaimed, old-vine Grenache from one of the Rhône’s most respected addresses—ideal for immediate enjoyment or thoughtful cellaring.
Open one soon with herb-roasted lamb or game, and consider laying a few down—the structure and pedigree suggest rewarding development ahead.
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