Châteauneuf-du-Pape XXL

Domaine de la Janasse

Appellation: Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Variety: Grenache, Mourvèdre, Syrah, Cinsault, Counoise, Terret Noir, Muscardin, Vaccaèse, Clairette Rose
Age of Vines: 60-110+
Farming: Sustainable
Soil: Red clay, sand, galets
Altitude: 100-125 meters
Fermentation: Hand harvested, 60% whole cluster, natural yeast fermentation in concrete vat and stone jarres, 28-day maceration
Aging: 12 months in 600L French oak demi-muids (2/3) and French oak barrels (1/3)

Press Review

"The 2019 Châteauneuf Du Pape XXL is pure magic and one of the most singular wines out there... Where previous vintages of this beauty were almost over the top, the 2019 shows a more elegant, pure, balanced profile as well as incredible aromatics of ripe red and black fruits, herbes de Provence, ground pepper, violets, and other notes of Southern Rhône-like goodness. Incredibly powerful and opulent, it somehow manages to stay perfectly balanced, has a wonderful sense of freshness, silky yet substantial tannins, and an awesome finish. Unfortunately, there are just over 300 cases produced, so it won't be easy to find, but this ranks with the all-time greats."

- Jeb Dunnuck

Overview

Châteauneuf-du-Pape XXL comes from 4 parcels of old vines located in the lieux-dits of La Barnouine, Chapouin, La Crau, and Les Saummades – all covered in galets. These old vines are predominantly Grenache (65%) with a little Mourvèdre (15%) with the remaining 20% a mix of Syrah, Cinsault, Counoise, Terret Noir, Muscardin, Vaccaèse & Clairette Rose. The soil in these plots is a mix of sand for freshness and acidity and red clay for structure and body. The vines are grown without chemical inputs, and the land is worked naturally to maintain the soil’s health. This wine is only made in exceptional vintages and always in tiny quantities.