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Domaine de La Janasse XXL Chateauneuf-du-Pape 2019

  • Jeb Dunnuck
    100 Points
  • Vinous
    95 Points
Domaine de La Janasse XXL Chateauneuf-du-Pape 2019
  • Jeb Dunnuck
    100 Points
  • Vinous
    95 Points
Domaine de La Janasse XXL Chateauneuf-du-Pape 2019
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Domaine de La Janasse XXL Chateauneuf-du-Pape 2019

SKU: JXXL201910 UCAU
15 Plus Years
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Only the 3rd time this wine has been made

100pts, Jeb Dunnuck!

Sourced from a premium private cellar

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Domaine de La Janasse XXL Chateauneuf-du-Pape 2019

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Tasting Notes

Domaine de La Janasse XXL Chateauneuf-du-Pape 2019 is an exceptional and rare offering from one of the Rhône Valley’s most esteemed producers. Representing only the third release of this coveted cuvée, it is sourced exclusively from a premium private cellar, ensuring an unparalleled expression of terroir and craftsmanship.

Hailing from the iconic Chateauneuf-du-Pape appellation, this 2019 vintage benefits from an ideal growing season marked by balanced weather conditions that enhanced both ripeness and complexity. The region’s distinctive terroir, featuring the famous galets roulés or rounded pebbles, lends remarkable minerality and structure, which is evident throughout this bold and opulent wine.

This XXL bottling delivers a harmonious fusion of ripe dark fruits, nuanced spice, and earthy undertones. On the nose, aromas of blackberry, black cherry, and classic Provençal herbs create an inviting bouquet. The rich palate reveals velvety tannins intertwined with subtle hints of leather and pepper, culminating in an elegant, lingering finish that defines the depth and sophistication expected from a top-tier Chateauneuf-du-Pape.

Celebrated by critics worldwide, this vintage earned a prestigious 100-point rating from Jeb Dunnuck, highlighting its extraordinary quality and impressive aging potential. Its limited production and impeccable provenance make it a standout selection for those seeking an extraordinary Rhône wine with both power and finesse.

Discover the essence of Southern France’s flagship appellation through this remarkable Domaine de La Janasse release, a tribute to tradition, terroir, and meticulous winemaking that promises to captivate even the most discerning palates.

  • Only the 3rd time this wine has been produced
  • 100 points, Jeb Dunnuck
  • Sourced from a premium private cellar

Critic Scores

The 2019 Châteauneuf Du Pape XXL is pure magic and one of the most singular wines out there. Based on 65% Grenache and the rest Syrah and other varieties, it was only 30% destemmed and brought up all in demi-muids. Where previous vintages of this beauty were almost over the top, the 2019 shows a more elegant, pure, balanced profile as well as incredible aromatics of ripe red and black fruits, herbes de Provence, ground pepper, violets, and other notes of Southern Rhône-like goodness. Incredibly powerful and opulent, it somehow manages to stay perfectly balanced, has a wonderful sense of freshness, silky yet substantial tannins, and an awesome finish. Unfortunately, there are just over 300 cases produced, so it won't be easy to find, but this ranks with the all-time greats. It deserves 4-5 years of bottle age and should evolve for 30 years if well-stored.

After the inaugural 2007 vintage and the follow-up 2016, 2019 is only the third year when Domaine de la Janasse bottled the Châteauneuf-du-Pape XXL. It is predominately made from old-vines Grenache along with small amounts of Mourvèdre and other permitted varieties. While the Grenache has aged for two years in foudre, the Mourvèdre was briefly aged in French oak barriques with a small proportion of new oak. Medium ruby-colored, it wafts from the glass with pungent aromas of jammy red and black fruits, licorice, garrigue, cured meat, cloves and a pinch of bourbon vanilla. Full-bodied, massively concentrated and muscular, it wears its enormous power with style, like a bodybuilder in a taylor-made suit. Only 3,000 bottles produced.

Vinification & Cultivation

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Vineyard Cultivation

Domaine de la Janasse's XXL cuvée from 2019 reflects the vintage's defining characteristics: exceptional heat and drought intensity. The 90-hectare estate in Courthézon, established by Aimé Sabon in 1973, practises organic viticulture across diverse terroirs. The 2019 spring commenced normally (96 millimetres rainfall) following exceptionally wet 2018, minimising mildew pressure. Summer brought extreme conditions: only 158 millimetres of rainfall during the growing season—significantly below recent averages—with temperatures exceeding 30°C approximately 70 per cent of the time. A peak heat wave reached 44.3°C on 28 June. Berries remained comparatively small, though foliage withstood stress. A crucial 18 September rainfall (15 millimetres) improved conditions, allowing Grenache to reach full phenolic maturity before harvest.

Vinification

The XXL designation captures 2019's concentrated fruit expression and riper extraction. Grapes underwent individual plot treatment including partial destemming, gentle manual punching down, and extended macerations optimised for the vintage's intensity. The September rainfall provided phenolic maturity relief, yielding berries with thick skins and intense colour. Fermentation and élevage reflected Domaine de la Janasse's precision philosophy, balancing the year's natural concentration against elegant structure. Resulting wines displayed colour, silkiness and considerable ageing potential—characteristics the house sought to emphasise through the XXL selection's extended maceration and extraction protocols.

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