2021 Domaine de la Janasse Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee Chaupin

“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. Drink or hold.” Review Date: April 2023

“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. Maturity: 2023 – 2033” – Jeb Dunnuck Review Date: October 2023

“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. Drinking Window: 2025-2040” – Nicolas Greinacher Review Date: April 2023

“A tasty red, with steeped cherry and raspberry paste propped up by a ballast of graphite. Shows fine-textured tannins that build in intensity, making for a well-framed close flecked with black tea and sandalwood notes. A perfumy, energetic style, with nice form. Drink now through 2032.” – Kristen Bieler Review Date: December 2023