2021 Domaine de la Janasse Chateauneuf-du-Pape Cuvee Chaupin [D96][JS94][JD94][V94][WS93][WA92]

Producer: Domaine de la Janasse 
Region: Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Rhône, France 
Varietal: Grenache  
Year: 2021 

Decanter, 96 Points 

"Relatively black-fruited for a pure Grenache, it's generous in fruit but not excessive, the alcohol is high of course (it's pure Grenache), but it feels integrated. Long, pure, velvety - this is really stunning. Lifted plum fruit, dusted with dried oregano. It's young, but already quite accessible. It will age well thanks to its freshness and balance. Parcels of Grenache planted on lieux-dits Chaupin, La Janasse and La Crau, mostly sandy soils, the oldest planted in 1912." 

James Suckling, 94 Points 

"A perfumed nose of cherries, red plums, cinnamon, nutmeg, dried leaves, roasted meat, black pepper, stones and dried flowers. Full-bodied with fine grained tannins. Ample and creamy with a caressing texture of red berries on the palate, with a touch of spices, bringing vibrancy throughout. Layered and succulent. Crisp towards the long finish." 

Jeb Dunnuck, 94 Points 

"Coming from the northern part of the appellation and 100% Grenache that saw one-third stems, the 2021 Châteauneuf Du Pape Cuvée Chaupin ups the ante considerably and brings a beautiful array of black cherries, melted licorice, peppery garrigue, and some rose and floral nuances. While it clearly plays in the fresher style of the vintage, it has a layered, expansive mouthfeel, wonderful purity, and outstanding length. It's easily up with the finest wines in the vintage and will evolve for over a decade."

Vinous, 94 Points 

"Aged for one year in a combination of foudre and demi-muids, the 2021 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Chaupin is made from Grenache that grows on sandy soils from a late-ripening terroir. Coming in at 15% alcohol, it showcases an alluring perfume of ripe red fruits along with hints of black cherry and plum, dried herbs, licorice and mint. Capturing purity and freshness outstandingly well, this full-bodied red seamlessly flows across the palate, ending with a resonating finish." 

Wine Spectator, 93 Points 

"Steeped cherry and raspberry paste are propped up by a ballast of graphite in this tasty red. Tannins are fine-textured but build in intensity, making for a well-framed close, flecked with black tea and sandalwood notes. A perfumy, energetic style with nice form." 

Wine Advocate, 92 Points 

"While the 2021 Chateauneuf du Pape Chaupin lacks some of the richness and depth of the top vintages, it's still a charming, fun wine to drink. Scents of lavender accent cherries and raspberries on the nose, while the medium to full-bodied palate remains bright, fresh and pristine from start to finish." 

Alcohol: 15%  

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