Domaine de La Janasse Chaupin CdP 2021 (1.5L)

96 DE / 94 JS / 94 JD / 94 VM / 93 WS / 16.5+ JR

Relatively black-fruited for a pure Grenache, it's generous in fruit but not excessive, the alcohol is high of course (it's pure Grenache), but it feels integrated. Long, pure, velvety - this is really stunning. Lifted plum fruit, dusted with dried oregano. It's young, but already quite accessible. It will age well thanks to its freshness and balance. Parcels of Grenache planted on lieux-dits Chaupin, La Janasse and La Crau, mostly sandy soils, the oldest planted in 1912. -Matt Walls, Decanter

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.-James Suckling

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.-Jeb Dunnuck

The 2021 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Vieilles Vignes is made from vines aged between 80 and 100 years. The 2021 Vieilles Vignes wafts from the glass with expressive aromas of redcurrant, red and black cherry, raspberry, strawberry, tobacco leaves, garrigue and a pinch of white pepper. Full-bodied, concentrated and wrapped in plush tannins. Fresh acidity balances it ahead of a quite complex finish.-Nicolas Greinacher, Vinous Media

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, Wine Spectator

100% Grenache. Matured in foudres (70%) and demi-muids (30%) for 12 months. Cask sample. 
Tasted blind. Leather, dark plum fruits, liquorice root and herbal notes. The palate has vibrancy, firm but fine tannins and a lovely depth of fruit. Rich and with well-judged oak that will integrate well in time. Very accomplished and, with time, will be extremely appealing. -Alistair Cooper MW, JancisRobinson