2016 Domaine de la Janasse Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cuvée Chaupin

Community Tasting Notes (39) Avg Score: 92.1 points

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  2/21/2024 - tedcholl Likes this wine: 92 Points

  100% Grenache, 15% abv. Elegant and with great structure. Red cherry, raspberry, licorice, leather.

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  2/17/2024 - Gary N Likes this wine: 94 Points

  I find it interesting that professional reviewers rate this from 95 to a high of 97. Then there's all these CT reviews that are 92. I rely on both inputs, but I have to say that different standards must be in play. Personally, I love Grenache and Chaupin is 100% old vine grenache. I'm just not sure what's not to like here. I gave this a 3 hour decant, and that made the tannins silken. Just a hint of sour cherry on the finish kept me from giving this a higher score. For fun, look at other CT reviews for other highly rated Chatauneufs. You'll see the exact same curious dicotomy.

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  2/16/2024 - Crunge Likes this wine: 92 Points

  More funk than expected, bordering on Pegau. Brambles and garrigue mix with sour cherries. PnP at cellar temp with no significant change over 90 minutes.

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  1/1/2024 - tedcholl Likes this wine: 92 Points

  I really like the 2016 CdP vintage, this my 3rd different 2016 CdP. Excellent producer. I was pleasantly surprised with myself when I drank it and suspected it was a 100% Grenache, which it is. More fruit prominent and less brambly than other CdP's I've had. Very elegant and well structured, palate of juicy ripe red raspberry, earthy notes, licorice.

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  9/9/2023 - seijaro Likes this wine: 92 Points

  You cab see why the Chateauneuf GSM recipe is so successful, all the components compliment and reinforce each other. This one is a lovely medium weight example that is a pleasure to drink.

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