2007 Domaine de la Janasse Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cuvée XXL Domaine de la Janasse, Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Rhône, France
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| Country | France |
|---|---|
| Region | Rhône |
| Appelation | Châteauneuf-du-Pape |
| Producer | Domaine de la Janasse |
| Vintage | 2007 |
| Type | Red (Dry) |
| Grape Variety | Grenache Blend |
| ABV | 15.5% |
100 Jeb Dunnuck, The Wine Advocate (February 2017)
Another insanely good wine that’s a legend in the making is the 2007 Chateauneuf du Pape XXL, which is almost all Grenache (there’s a splash of Mourvèdre) that spent three years in foudre and barrels before being bottled. Offering a port-like bouquet of blackberry jam, beef blood, black licorice and roasted herbs, it hits the palate with an incredible amount of fruit and texture yet always stays balanced, fresh and lively, with a finish that just won’t quit. This decadent, heady, layered and just about over the top beauty won’t be for everyone (and I’ve had bottles state side that showed more stewed and evolved characteristics), but it’s a singular, heavenly bottle of wine.
93-94 Josh Raynolds, Vinous (January 2010)
Inky purple. Wild, highly expressive aromas of kirsch, blackberry and fruitcake, with complementary notes of anise and violet. Broad dark fruit flavors show exotic spice and herb nuances, with velvety tannins providing support. Finishes sweet, sappy and long, with smoke and spice notes lingering. This wine, which fermented its sugars for two years, will be bottled in March of 2010.