2006 Domaine de la Janasse Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cuvée Chaupin

Domaine de la Janasse
France, Rhône, Southern Rhône, Châteauneuf-du-Pape
www.lajanasse.com

May-2009

A 100% old vine Grenache wine from the cool climate Chapoin vineyard located in the northern part of the region, the 2006 Domaine de la Janasse Châteauneuf du Pape Cuvée Chaupin offers up gorgeous aromatics of cassis and raspberry fruit mixed with minerals, flowers, licorice and subtle roasted meat notes. Ripe and dark, this has stunning purity paired with fantastic delineation and depth. It's medium to full bodied on the palate with pure, clean fruit that carries into a long finish. This is a balanced, textured beauty that needs an hour of air time to really shine and will drink well for the next 15 to 20 years.

Importer: Eric Solomon Selections - European Cellars 2129 East Seventh Street Charlotte, NC 28204 phone: (704) 358.1565 info@europeancellars.com

- Jeb Dunnuck