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1998 Domaine de la Janasse Châteauneuf-du-Pape Vieilles Vignes
Red Rhone Blend
- France
- Rhône
- Southern Rhône
- Châteauneuf-du-Pape
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Community Tasting Notes 79
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Valaprop Likes this wine: 93 points
September 25, 2021 - Excellent. A pleasant surprise, given some of the underwhelming recent reviews. Great complexity and a long finish. Definitely not a "fruit bomb", but still had plenty of stuffing. From a maturity standpoint, I would guess this is a bit past its peak, but probably has a few good years left.
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CLL Likes this wine: 97 points
September 14, 2020 - Wonderfully perfumey, raisin, anise, oxidative sherry notes, underlying Grenache/Syrah backbone which became more apparent as it opened up. Opened with a bit if a barrel aged ale funk that cleared after 10-20 minutes. It also threw off quite a bit of sediment (unsurprising for a 22 year old vintage).
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DougLee wrote: 92 points
September 10, 2020 - Labor Day family dinner outside. From memory. Garnet with rusty tint. Nose of garrigue, black pepper, lavender. Still vigorous on the palate with layers of peppery plum, earth, Rosemary, and sweet grip. Moderated tannin and ample acidity. Longer finish of garrigue and smoky plum. Aging well.
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peternelson wrote: 91 points
July 14, 2019 - Showing very well with good faded dark ruby and light amber edge; classic black licorice, almost bitter anise, old cherry syrup/kirsch, slick, gycerin, pot-pouri notes; Great shape, doing very well, but the Negly Porte du Ciel and SHL did much better with the rack of lamb. EWG Entre Nous. 91-92
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buckeye76 Likes this wine: 93 points
June 22, 2019 - Last tasted nine years ago, there were similarities in my notes, but clearly this is a much different wine, though still performing well at 21 years. Certainly there was a lot going on. Rich concentrated black fruits with a meaty characteristic and some earthiness. Blackberries, plums, black raspberries, blueberries, chocolate, licorice, and hints of spice and floral. A full bodied wine with nice complexity and a long finish.
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By Chris Kissack
November 2008 (link)(Domaine de la Janasse Châteauneuf du Pape Vieilles Vignes) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Chris Kissack
March 2008 (link)(Domaine de la Janasse Châteauneuf du Pape Vieilles Vignes) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Jancis Robinson, MW
2/24/2005 (link)(Dom de la Janasse, Vieilles Vignes Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red) Subscribe to see review text.
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By John Kapon
Hanging with Mr. Parker and Mr. Squires in Baltimore and D.C, 2/21/2005(Janasse V.V) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Stephen Tanzer
January/February 2001, IWC Issue #94 (link)(Domaine de la Janasse Chateauneuf du Pape Vieilles Vignes) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Stephen Tanzer
January/February 2000, IWC Issue #88 (link)(Domaine de la Janasse Chateauneuf du Pape Vieilles Vignes) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Richard Jennings
8/27/2009 (link) 95 points(Domaine de la Janasse Châteauneuf-du-Pape Vieilles Vignes) Opaque dark red violet color with pale meniscus; lovely, rich plum, cherry, black fruit, clove, sexy nose; ery tasty, plum, black fruit, charcoal, mineral and cherry palate; medium-plus finish
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By Richard Jennings
11/17/2006 (link) 93 points(Domaine de la Janasse Châteauneuf-du-Pape Vieilles Vignes) Lovely ripe strawberry and red fruit nose with a caramel note; good ripe juicy red fruit, with sous bois undertones, ready for drinking; medium-plus finish
Wine Definition
- Vintage 1998
- Type Red
- Producer Domaine de la Janasse
- Varietal Red Rhone Blend
- Designation Vieilles Vignes
- Vineyard n/a
- Country France
- Region Rhône
- SubRegion Southern Rhône
- Appellation Châteauneuf-du-Pape
- UPC Code 805109140349
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 1 (0%)
- In Cellars 442 (51%)
- Consumed 432 (49%)
Food Pairing
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Who Likes This Wine
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- ProducerDomaine de la Janasse
- VarietyRed Rhone Blend
- DesignationVieilles Vignes
- CountryFrance
- RegionRhône
- SubRegionSouthern Rhône
- AppellationChâteauneuf-du-Pape
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