Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee Chaupin 2012 Domaine de la Janasse

Classification
Type	Rouge
Marque	Domaine de la Janasse
Millésime	2012
Pays	France
Région	Rhone
Raisin	Rhone Blend
Volume
État	Parfait
Étiquette	Parfait
Consommable	-2025
Stock	0

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Robert Parker (94)

The 2012 Châteauneuf du Pape Cuvee Chaupin, which I was able to taste (and drink) from multiple bottles, is a beautiful Grenache that comes from the cooler, northeastern edge of the appellation. Coming almost all from the Chapouin lieu-dit (it gets a small bit from La Janasse), it gives up the classic notes of black berries, spring flowers, violets, and licorice that I always seem to find in this cuvee. Building nicely on the palate, it is medium to full-bodied, beautifully textured, has tons of sweet fruit and solid, if not firm, tannin that come out on the finish. It will be better in another couple of years and have 15+ years of overall longevity.

Winespectator (94)

Dense but refined, showing layers of fig, boysenberry and blackberry paste offset with notes of anise, fruitcake, allspice, mulled plum and black tea. Exhibits a silky feel through the finish, with lots of sneaky length as an iron accent lingers gracefully.

BOW (8.75)