Janasse, Chateauneuf Du Pape Chaupin other_regions

Janasse, Chateauneuf Du Pape Chaupin other_regionsThe 2015 Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee Chaupin is all Grenache, 40% whole cluster, aged in two thirds foudre and one third demi muids and drawn exclusively from sandy sites. It showcases incredibly lush, silky fruit. Raspberries and cherries of incredible purity add hints of chocolate on the long finish but never seem heavy or warm.

with all the components in very good balance

As with the rest of the 2014s

but it is incredibly delicious today

silky character

Bruno Giacosa passed away in early 2018 but his style and standards are being maintained by his daughter Bruna

Les Beaumes

tannin and crushed stones

which means they lost some 40% of the crop because of the frost

purple fruits

full and palate saturating flavors that deliver ample power and outstanding intensity and persistence

There is enough reduction to notice though not so much as to completely dominate the floralsuffused nose

unless you're young