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Domaine de La Janasse Chateauneuf du Pape XXL 2023

  • Jeb Dunnuck
    99 Points
Domaine de La Janasse Chateauneuf du Pape XXL 2023
  • Jeb Dunnuck
    99 Points
Domaine de La Janasse Chateauneuf du Pape XXL 2023
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Domaine de La Janasse Chateauneuf du Pape XXL 2023

SKU: DXXL202310 UCAU
15 Plus Years
Regular price $624.99 / bottle
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"One of the wines of this vintage" - Jeb Dunnuck

99 Points, Jeb Dunnuck

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Domaine de La Janasse Chateauneuf du Pape XXL 2023

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Tasting Notes

Domaine De La Janasse is located in the region Côtes-Du-Rhône within the Château-Neuf-du-Pape appellation. In 1973 Aimé Sabon took over the winery from his father, who had been selling his grapes to a big corporation since 1912. Crafted from meticulously selected grapes grown in the renowned vineyards of Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Domaine de la Janasse XXL is the culmination of a legacy rooted in passion and tradition. The vineyards, blessed with optimal sun exposure and a unique combination of soils, yield grapes of exceptional quality and concentration. Handpicked at peak ripeness, the grapes undergo a meticulous sorting process before undergoing fermentation in temperature-controlled vats. The wine is then aged in French oak barrels, where it matures gracefully, developing its signature complexity and character. Each bottle of Domaine de la Janasse XXL is a testament to the estate's unwavering commitment to excellence, offering wine enthusiasts a rare opportunity to experience the pinnacle of Rhône Valley winemaking. Indulge in the opulent richness of Domaine de la Janasse XXL, a wine that embodies the essence of its prestigious terroir and the meticulous craftsmanship of its winemakers. This extraordinary blend opens with an enchanting bouquet of ripe blackberries, dark cherries, and plump blueberries, interwoven with nuances of fragrant violets, warm baking spices, and hints of leather. On the palate, layers of luscious dark fruit flavors unfold gracefully, supported by velvety tannins and a backbone of well-integrated oak. The wine's exceptional depth and complexity are underscored by a vibrant acidity, lending balance and finesse to its luxurious texture. With a finish that lingers on the palate, leaving traces of dark chocolate and espresso, Domaine de la Janasse XXL is a true masterpiece that captivates the senses with every sip.

Critic Scores

One of the wines of this vintage, the 2023 Châteauneuf Du Pape Cuvée XXL shows a vivid purple hue and offers darker berries, peppery garrigue, sappy flowers, licorice, and ample Asian spice nuances. It's full-bodied on the palate, one of the few full-bodied wines in the vintage, with a pure, layered, graceful mouthfeel, ripe, polished tannins, and a gorgeous finish. This brilliant, seamless, incredibly satisfying effort has so much to love and should cruise for two decades in cold cellars. The vintage doesn't get any better! Drink 2025-2045.

Vinification & Cultivation

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Vineyard Cultivation

The XXL cuvée from Domaine de la Janasse represents a selection emphasising generous fruit expression from the 2023 vintage. The 90-hectare estate in Courthézon practises organic viticulture across diverse terroirs: rolled pebbles, clay-limestone, and sandy soils. Aimé Sabon established the domaine in 1973 following a parched 2022. The 2023 season delivered minimal winter rainfall, followed by beneficial showers in May and June, then consistent dry summer heat promoting ripeness (32–35 hectolitres per hectare yields achieved). The protective Mistral wind safeguarded against mildew affecting other regions nationally. The extended harvest from mid-August through late October allowed grapes to achieve full phenolic maturity at individual pace, underpinning the cuvée's full-bodied character.

Vinification

The XXL designation indicates fuller extraction and riper fruit expression than standard bottlings. Individual plot treatment includes partial destemming, manual punching down, and extended macerations tailored to maximize fruit concentration and tannin integration. The 2023 vintage's prolonged harvest window enabled patient phenolic assessment. Black varieties—Grenache, Mourvèdre, Syrah, Cinsault—reached peak ripeness yielding wines with smooth tannins and spicy finishes. Vinification methods combine Domaine de la Janasse's traditional precision with the vintage's naturally abundant fruit, crafting wines of power balanced by elegant structure.

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