Domaine de la Janasse - Châteauneuf-du-Pape Vieilles Vignes 2021 (1.5L) Sousao nuanced complexity on the finish

nuanced complexity on the finish

dark chocolate and dried figs

Domaine de la Janasse - Châteauneuf-du-Pape Vieilles Vignes 2021 (1.5L) Sousao nuanced complexity on the finishAnother wine that's going to check in near the top of the vintage is the 2021 Chteauneuf Du Pape Vieilles Vignes, which is 85% old vine Grenache (mostly from La Crau) and 15% Syrah and Mourvedre. Including 30% stems and brought up mostly in foudre, it has a darker core of fruit as well as textbook Southern Rhne garrigue, pepper, flowers, and spice. It's medium to full bodied, has a touch more flesh and opulence than the Chaupin, ripe tannins, and a