Domaine de la Janasse

Domaine de La Janasse Côtes-du-Rhône is a red wine coupage of Grenache, Mourvèdre, Cariñena, Syrah and Cinsault. It belongs to the AOC Côtes-du-Rhône and is produced by Domaine de la Janesse.
Domaine de La Janasse is a family winery founded in 1973 and located in Courthézon. It started out with 15 hectares and currently has about 90. It is considered one of the gems of Châteuneuf-du-Pape.

Due to its fragmented structure -more than sixty plots- the area of La Janasse covers a mosaic of terroirs. Thorough research on soil, exposure and microclimates helped to ideally organize the vineyard. White varieties and syrahs were preferably planted on sandy limestones, exposed eastward of the appellation in order to preserve freshness, acidity and fineness. The vineyards are cultivated without the use of pesticides, herbicides or insecticides. The average yields are 46 hectolitres per hectare, and the harvest is carried out manually. Once in the winery, 80% of the harvest is destemmed and macerated for a period of 12 to 15 days. Lastly, the wine undergoes ageing for 6 to 9 months in foudres. In the wine the Grenache predominates, with the Mourvèdre and the Syrah playing a secondary role, and the Cinsault providing the final touch.