2007 Domaine de la Janasse Châteauneuf-du-Pape Vieilles Vignes

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pjaines Does not like this wine:

Monday, January 9, 2017 - Utter filth. Just gloopy fruit and no structure. Massive heavy fruit. I really dont see how this could ever be rated so highly - everything is turned up to the max without any thought for how this ages. No tannins - all there is is just sweet fruit that flops onto the tongue and festers. I can't see this turning into a swan at all. Terrible.

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Comment posted by rashcar:

1/9/2017 10:43:00 PM - This is bad news as I just purchased one bottle based on all the reviews. Any chance your bottle been subjected to poor storing. Did you buy it from a trusted source? Thanks for your note.
Comment posted by pjaines:

1/10/2017 1:28:00 AM - The bottle has been stored in my cellar since release. I think the issue is a stylistic one - . I've had older Janasse before and while they have been quite high in alcohol, they have the structure to age. This is not the case with this wine. Some people obviously love this style of wine, as the high scores show, but I cannot appreciate a wine that is all about power and simple fruit. It was very unpleasant to drink.
Comment posted by rashcar:

1/10/2017 11:00:00 AM - Thank you. I like your opinion about wine and obviously your wine tasting. What is on your radar currently to be a great QPR. Looking for sleepers under $100. Thanks again.
Comment posted by pjaines:

1/10/2017 2:15:00 PM - rashcar - do you mean Chateaneuf under $100 or other wines? I dont buy much Chateaneuf but I do like Vieux Donjon as a typical old school producer, and of course Beaucastel. In the rhone I would look at some lovely Cornas from producers such as Vincent Paris - his Granit 30 and Granit 60 Cornas wines are excellent and good value. I'm more of a Burgundy person myself.....which is a rather masochistic experience at times.
Comment posted by khmark7:

1/10/2017 4:12:00 PM - I consumed all my 2007 Rhone early because i expected those hedonistic-American styled reds to go up in flames. Glad i did. If i recall this wine was better years ago when i last tried one.

How would you compare the pairing with say...McDonalds?
Comment posted by pjaines:

1/11/2017 2:13:00 PM - khmark - yeah, I think drinking this (if you had to) about a year after vintage would probably be the only way to deal with this wine. This is the last time I ever go for one of these special cuvees. Pair with a grimmace and a filthy burger.
Comment posted by rashcar:

1/11/2017 2:29:00 PM - I am honestley looking for Bordeaux that is drinking well without breaking the bank. Thanks. Robbie Ashcar
Comment posted by rashcar:

1/11/2017 2:32:00 PM - You state that you are a Burgundy wine person. I always felt and been told that Since China and Hong Kong fell in love with Burgundy their prices sky rocketed. Any good Burgundy for under $200? Thanks a bunch.
Comment posted by rashcar:

1/11/2017 2:52:00 PM - Great. Thanks you and cheers from Atlanta to London.