2017 Janasse CdP VV
Today we are pleased to offer a superb price on the 2017 vintage of the Chateauneuf-du-Pape Vieilles Vignes bottling from Domaine de la Janasse. This is always the longest-lived bottling from this fine estate, and in 2017 the rich, dense fruit is balanced beautifully with a tension and uncoiled energy that will need a little time in bottle to be at its peak. There potential is quite obvious, however, as the finish is nuanced, layered and expansive, and is punctuated with freshness and focus. This is a very fine bottling, and at this price is one of the bargains of the vintage!
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| Producer |
Vint. |
Wine |
Price |
Qty |
Order |
| | Rhone Red |
| Dom. de la Janasse |
2017 |
Chateauneuf du Pape Vieilles Vignes  |
$78.99 |
26 |
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JD 98 (8/2019): The 2017 Châteauneuf Du Pape Cuvée Vieilles Vignes is another killer effort from this estate. Coming from the La Janasse and La Crau lieux-dits and brought up in foudre, its deep purple color is followed by blockbuster notes of crème de cassis, blackberries, chocolate, graphite, and earthy, rocky, mineral-like nuances. It's deep and full-bodied, with a ripe, powerful yet balanced style and a great finish. A classic example of this cuvée. it's going to benefit from short-term cellaring and keep for two decades or more.
WA 97 (8/2019): The 2017 Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee Vieilles Vignes derives from parcels planted on classic clay and galets roulés soils. It's 65% Grenache, 20% Mourvèdre, 10% Syrah and 5% other varieties. Tight, intense, even clenched, it's in need of several years' cellaring before it becomes truly enjoyable to drink. For now, those gorgeous black cherries are restrained behind a firm wall of tannins. Full-bodied and rich, this is ripe, it just requires patience. |
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