In Bond Fine Wine. 2017 Domaine de la Janasse CDP Cuvee VV, Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Rhone, France. Red Rhone in 6x75cl. Top critic score: 97/100 (WA). Drinking window: 2022–2035. Sold in bond by Albany Vintners, independent fine wine merchants.
Josh Raynolds (JRa) — 95/100 · Vinous, 2021-08-01 · Drink 2023-2033
Saturated ruby. Displays intensely perfumed, spice-accented black and blue fruit, floral oil and candied licorice qualities on the nose. Offers powerful cherry liqueur, black raspberry, fruitcake and exotic spice flavors that tighten up through the back half. There's surprising energy here given the wine's volume. Velvety tannins frame a strikingly long, spicy finish that strongly echoes the cher…
Joe Czerwinski (JC) — 97/100 · Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com, 2019-08-30 · Drink 2022-2035
The 2017 Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee Vieilles Vignes derives from parcels planted on classic clay and galets roulés soils. It's 65% Grenache, 20% Mourvèdre, 10% Syrah and 5% other varieties. Tight, intense, even clenched, it's in need of several years' cellaring before it becomes truly enjoyable to drink. For now, those gorgeous black cherries are restrained behind a firm wall of tannins. Full-bodi…