Châteauneuf du Pape 2015 Old Vines Cuvée - Domaine de la Janasse

Domaine de la Janasse "Vieilles Vignes" 2015: The Nobility and Precision of a Great Vintage

Wine Presentation: The Elite of Rhône's Grand Crus

The "Vieilles Vignes" cuvée from Domaine de la Janasse is one of the absolute and most sought-after references in the entire Rhône Valley. Crafted by the Sabon family in Courthézon, this exceptional cuvée draws its prodigious concentration from an incredibly rare heritage: four major plots comprising grapevines with an average age ranging from 80 to over 100 years. Renowned for combining phenomenal opulence with an aristocratic tannic fineness, the Vieilles Vignes cuvée embodies the ultimate expertise of Châteauneuf-du-Pape.

2015 Vintage: The Successful Alliance of Density and Freshness

The 2015 vintage is celebrated by international critics as a year of absolute perfection. More structured and with magnificent tension, the 2015 shines with its vibrant juice, aromatic precision, and noble tannic framework. Now entering an ideal tasting window, this wine combines the generosity of dark fruit with a mineral freshness that guarantees it still has considerable aging potential.

Condition and Provenance

Originating from the private cellar of a particularly demanding Swiss connoisseur, this bottle offers absolute guarantees of integrity.

• Provenance: Private Swiss cellar (perfect thermoregulated storage).
• Liquid Level: Perfect (into the neck, original level).
• Color: Dark ruby red with purple hues, brilliant and clear.
• Label: New, intact, impeccable condition.
• Capsule: Perfect, hermetic, and originally sealed.
• Overall Impression: A bottle in perfect condition, ready for high-level tasting.

Aromatic Profile and Food Pairings

On the nose, the wine expresses great purity: wild blackberry, ripe blackcurrant, cherry liqueur, ground black pepper, tar, violet, garrigue, and hints of black tea. On the palate, the attack is very direct. The texture is dense, fleshy, supported by silky tannins of great precision that stretch the finish with magnificent freshness and elegance. Purchase this exceptional bottle to accompany a grilled Salers rib of beef, venison fillet with cranberries, or roasted rack of lamb with herbs de Provence.