Domaine de la Janasse, Châteauneuf-du-Pape Prestige 2023 White

Domaine de la Janasse Châteauneuf-du-Pape Prestige Blanc 2023 is a rich, polished white wine from one of the Rhône Valley’s most respected estates. Its combination of exotic fruit, creamy texture and oak-aged complexity makes it a distinctive expression of Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc, a style prized for its ability to unite freshness with depth and ageing potential.

Tasting Notes
Bright and generously textured, the wine opens with expressive aromas of toasted nuts, butter and ripe tropical fruit. On the palate it is full-bodied and rounded, combining tropical flavours with notes of honey, brioche and peach liqueur. A lively line of acidity balances its subtle impression of sweetness, while the long, lingering finish brings both richness and finesse. Although approachable in its youth, the wine’s concentration and extended lees ageing allow it to develop further in bottle. With careful cellaring, expect increasingly complex notes of dried fruit, pastry, honey and toasted nuts over the coming years.

Production
Domaine de la Janasse’s vineyards are spread across more than 60 individual parcels around Courthézon, creating a mosaic of terroirs that contributes complexity to the estate’s wines. The white Prestige cuvée is fermented entirely in oak and matured for 14 months on its lees, with regular bâtonnage to build texture and integrate the wine’s richness. The approach remains traditional, aiming to preserve the balance between power, freshness and finesse.

Food & Serving
Serve lightly chilled at around 10–12°C, allowing the wine to open gradually in the glass. It is an excellent match for roasted or grilled shellfish, lobster, scallops, rich white fish, poultry with a creamy sauce and mildly spiced Asian dishes. A short period of aeration is beneficial; decanting is optional in its youth and recommended for around 30 minutes if serving the wine after some time in bottle.

Producer
Domaine de la Janasse was founded in 1967, when Aimé Sabon took over his family’s vineyards and chose to establish his own winery rather than continue supplying grapes to a cooperative. Named after the family property in Courthézon, the domaine has grown from its original 15 hectares to approximately 90 hectares. Christophe Sabon joined his father in 1991, followed by Isabelle ten years later, and together they have helped establish Domaine de la Janasse as one of the leading names in Châteauneuf-du-Pape. The estate’s many parcels give its wines a distinctive sense of place and have also inspired celebrated cuvées such as Chaupin, Les Garrigues, Terre d’Argile and Terre de Bussières.

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