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Domaine de la Janasse Châteauneuf-du-Pape Vieilles Vignes(2001)

This vintage comes from four parcels located in different soils which perfectly match during assembly : a « southern » pebbly soil brings fat and power, a Chaupin-like soil for freshness and acidity, a red clay pebbly soil (but very late picked because located to the north of the appellation) brings structure and body, and finally a sandy-limestone soil for smoothness. Grapes had an extraordinary concentration with mature skins which, as on Chaupin soil, have benefited from september optimal climate conditions.
The result is a very large crimson red wine with cramped but smooth read more...
Wine Advocate # 145
Feb-03
(94-96)
April 2008
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Feb-04
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April 2008
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Wine Spectator
09/15/03
94/100
September 2003
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