Domaine de la Janasse Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cuvée Chaupin
Tasted 7 July 2021
Southern Rhône · Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Following the theme of modernity, the Chaupin was one of the most California wines in the lineup. Powerful blackberry and dark plum work well with a blast of black licorice to push and flex the Chaupin into a brawny but…
A HUGE mouthfeel here, powerfully ripe and not ashamed to throw it in your face with a fistful of dark and heady fruit. This is a Napa Cab on steroids type of CdP that somehow manages to majestically…
An outstanding effort and one of my favorite wines of the night. A complete and put-together 2016 CdP, outshining the Chaupin and even the XXL with its unmatched combination of balanced concentration…
Pours clearer and more translucent than expected. A more feminine expression, with black cherry, garrigie, and some subtle earthy spice. The slightest animale note circles around the core. Finishes…
