The Domaine de la Janasse of Côtes-du-Rhône of Rhone Valley

Domaine de la Janasse
The winery offers 27 different wines
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Its wines get an average rating of 3.9.
It is ranked in the top 6 of the estates of Rhone Valley.
It is located in Côtes-du-Rhône in the region of Rhone Valley
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The Domaine de la Janasse is one of the largest wineries in the world. It offers 27 wines for sale in of Côtes-du-Rhône to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top Domaine de la Janasse wines

Looking for the best Domaine de la Janasse wines in Côtes-du-Rhône among all the wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent Domaine de la Janasse wines. Also find some food and wine pairings that may be suitable with the wines from this area. Learn more about the region and the Domaine de la Janasse wines with technical and enological descriptions.

The top white wines of Domaine de la Janasse

Food and wine pairings with a white wine of Domaine de la Janasse

How Domaine de la Janasse wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of pork, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or mature and hard cheese such as recipes of quiche without eggs, tunisian bricks or avocado, tomato and sheep's tomato salad.

Organoleptic analysis of white wines of Domaine de la Janasse

On the nose the white wine of Domaine de la Janasse. often reveals types of flavors of pineapple, cream or cherry and sometimes also flavors of oaky, tropical or citrus. In the mouth the white wine of Domaine de la Janasse. is a powerful with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in the white wines of Domaine de la Janasse

  • 2001With an average score of 4.40/5
  • 2007With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 2004With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 2006With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 2000With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 2011With an average score of 4.07/5

The grape varieties most used in the white wines of Domaine de la Janasse.

  • Roussanne
  • Grenache Blanc
  • Clairette
  • Viognier
  • Bourboulenc

Discovering the wine region of Côtes-du-Rhône

The wine region of Côtes-du-Rhône is located in the region of Rhône méridional of Rhone Valley of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Château de Beaucastel or the Chateau de Fonsalette produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Côtes-du-Rhône are Mourvèdre, Viognier and Marsanne, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Côtes-du-Rhône often reveals types of flavors of pineapple, red plum or sour cherry and sometimes also flavors of truffle, juniper or clove.

In the mouth of Côtes-du-Rhône is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins. We currently count 1765 estates and châteaux in the of Côtes-du-Rhône, producing 4241 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Côtes-du-Rhône go well with generally quite well with dishes of pork, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or mature and hard cheese.

The top red wines of Domaine de la Janasse

Food and wine pairings with a red wine of Domaine de la Janasse

How Domaine de la Janasse wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of lamb, pork or poultry such as recipes of lamb parmentine with eggplant and spices, creole chipolatas or potjevleesch.

Organoleptic analysis of red wines of Domaine de la Janasse

On the nose the red wine of Domaine de la Janasse. often reveals types of flavors of cream, cherry or oaky and sometimes also flavors of smoke, earthy or blackberry. In the mouth the red wine of Domaine de la Janasse. is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

The best vintages in the red wines of Domaine de la Janasse

  • 2007With an average score of 4.34/5
  • 2005With an average score of 4.31/5
  • 2006With an average score of 4.24/5
  • 2004With an average score of 4.19/5
  • 2001With an average score of 4.17/5
  • 2000With an average score of 4.14/5

The grape varieties most used in the red wines of Domaine de la Janasse.

  • Grenache
  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Mourvedre
  • Cinsault
  • Carignan
  • Cabernet Sauvignon

Discover the grape variety: Counoise

Counoise is a black grape variety of Spanish origin. It is widely cultivated in the southern part of France. It is very similar to the aubun, with which it is often confused, and has a white cottony bud. Unlike the aubun, the leaves of this variety do not have teeth in the petiolar sinus. They are thick and large. Its bunches are medium-sized but its berries are large. It is advisable to prune it short so that it is productive. It matures in the second half of the year, but production depends on the vintage. This grape variety appreciates hillside terroirs, which are stony and warm. It fears grey rot without being sensitive to oidium and mildew. Counoise has two approved clones, 508 and 725. The wine obtained from Counoise is not very colourful. It is fine and fruity. Its aromas are diversified with notes of fruit, flowers and spices.

The top pink wines of Domaine de la Janasse

Food and wine pairings with a pink wine of Domaine de la Janasse

How Domaine de la Janasse wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of pork, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or shellfish such as recipes of gratin of coquillettes with ham, peppers stuffed with tuna and parmesan or thai shrimp sauce.

Organoleptic analysis of pink wines of Domaine de la Janasse

On the nose the pink wine of Domaine de la Janasse. often reveals types of flavors of cherry, strawberries or red fruit and sometimes also flavors of lime, raspberry or apricot.

The best vintages in the pink wines of Domaine de la Janasse

  • 2009With an average score of 3.70/5
  • 2011With an average score of 3.70/5
  • 2014With an average score of 3.60/5
  • 2010With an average score of 3.60/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.58/5
  • 2013With an average score of 3.50/5

The grape varieties most used in the pink wines of Domaine de la Janasse.

  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Counoise
  • Cinsault
  • Grenache Gris
  • Grenache

The word of the wine: Terroir

Strictly speaking, the notion of terroir corresponds to the geological characteristics of a vineyard. However, when we talk about terroir, we take into account the soil, the climate (even the microclimate), the flora, the fauna, and the human factor that characterizes the practices that make up the art of the craft.

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Planning a wine route in the of Côtes-du-Rhône? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of wines similar to Domaine de la Janasse.

Discover the grape variety: Grenache Gris