Domaine de la Janasse Côtes du Rhône Rouge 2022
Domaine de la Janasse
Christophe Sabon treats his Côtes du Rhône with the same seriousness as his Châteauneuf cuvées, and it shows. At this price point, the wine delivers Rhône typicity — garrigue, dark fruit, sun-warmed earth — without cutting corners. An everyday bottle that consistently overdelivers.
Nose
Ripe dark cherry and blackcurrant burst from the glass, with a backdrop of violet, dried garrigue herbs, and a subtle toasted quality. There's a pleasant earthiness — warm stone and iron — that connects the fruit to the Southern Rhône landscape.
Palate
Juicy and medium-bodied, with generous berry fruit and cherry preserves at the core. Fine-grained tannins and a whisper of green pepper add structure, while the mid-palate reveals a hint of cedar and warm spice. The balance between ripeness and freshness is remarkably well managed.
Finish
Medium, with lingering cherry, violet, and a clean mineral fade.
- Varietal
- Grenache
- Blend
- 60% Grenache, 25% Syrah, 10% Mourvèdre, 5% Cinsault
- Vineyards
- Multiple parcels across the Côtes du Rhône appellation, mostly clay-limestone soils with galets roulés
- Alcohol
- 14.5%
- Organic / Biodynamic
- No
Food Pairing
Provençal lamb stew with olives and rosemary
Made by the Sabon family in Courthézon, just outside Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Domaine de la Janasse applies Grand Cru discipline to their humble Côtes du Rhône parcels.
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