We liked it but it was stingy even after 90 minutes in decanter. Also had a bit of a hard edge, not Grenache-lush like others we have had. We have another bottle, I will give it the Parker 3-hour double decant and if that doesn't do it, will write off this producer in favor of others. We like CDP.
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Opened my one and only magnum for Thanksgiving. I normally drink Pinot Noir with Thanksgiving turkey but the Janasse paired perfectly with the bird. It's ready to go from the time you pull the cork.
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Figs and plum/prune on the nose. Big hit of fruit with a little warmth. Sweet blackberries up front on the palate. Black plum, some ripe blueberry and a leathery/earthiness on the mid to back end. Chalky tannins. Finish sticks with you.
Paired very well with bbq chicken from the grill.
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We drank it watching „Drops of God“: it had to be a Châteauneuf du Pape, of course! Anyways: the wine is still young, still tannic, but ready to drink. Wet earth, licorice, brooding, intense. Just outstanding.
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5/3/2024 - seijaro Likes this wine: 91 Points
We liked it but it was stingy even after 90 minutes in decanter. Also had a bit of a hard edge, not Grenache-lush like others we have had. We have another bottle, I will give it the Parker 3-hour double decant and if that doesn't do it, will write off this producer in favor of others. We like CDP.
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11/24/2023 - msh305 Likes this wine: 94 Points
Opened my one and only magnum for Thanksgiving. I normally drink Pinot Noir with Thanksgiving turkey but the Janasse paired perfectly with the bird. It's ready to go from the time you pull the cork.
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9/4/2023 - PghMike Likes this wine: 92 Points
Figs and plum/prune on the nose. Big hit of fruit with a little warmth. Sweet blackberries up front on the palate. Black plum, some ripe blueberry and a leathery/earthiness on the mid to back end. Chalky tannins. Finish sticks with you.
Paired very well with bbq chicken from the grill.
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9/2/2023 - Rond Likes this wine: 94 Points
Very peppery with notes of tobacco, stewed plums, and black cherry. Young and fresh, but a bit hot.
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7/27/2023 - HU Likes this wine: 94 Points
We drank it watching „Drops of God“: it had to be a Châteauneuf du Pape, of course! Anyways: the wine is still young, still tannic, but ready to drink. Wet earth, licorice, brooding, intense. Just outstanding.
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