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99 Point Chateauneuf du Pape - "I was blown away" (JD)

Jeb Dunnuck was “blown away” by the 2020 Domaine de la Janasse Châteauneuf du Pape Chaupin. A 99-point superstar from a great vintage, it is a Grenache lover’s dream” that, considering the enormous score, makes a mockery of its price tag. We are, therefore, delighted to have well-priced original cases to offer.

2020 was an excellent vintage for the Southern Rhône Valley. For Dunnuck, these are “beautifully textured, elegant, medium to full-bodied wines that are already drinking nicely yet will have broad drink windows” and “they have beautiful purity and balance, soft tannins, and already complex profiles”. The best producers, such as Janasse, made superb wines. 

A 100% Grenache for a superb lieu-dit, the Chaupin is an incredible wine in 2020. For Dunnuck, it screams Grenache with its sexy, ripe, seamless, and remarkably elegant style” and Full-bodied and concentrated on the palate, it has silky tannins, no hard edges, and a great finish”. 

Looking at the price, this stands out as an outright bargain and is one to stock up on. Details are below, do take a look:

2020 Domaine de la Janasse, Châteauneuf du Pape ‘Chaupin’
£450 per case (12*75cl OC) in bond
99 points Jeb Dunnuck
I was blown away by the 2020 Châteauneuf Du Pape Cuvee Chaupin, a 100% Grenache release that comes almost exclusively from the Chaupin lieu-dit in the northern part of the appellation. It’s never as inky-hued or powerful as the Vieilles Vignes but always screams Grenache with its sexy, ripe, seamless, and remarkably elegant style. The 2020 offers a translucent ruby/purple hue as well as incredible aromatics of blackberries, black raspberries, peppery garrigue, herbes de Provence, and flowers, and it opens up nicely with time in the glass. Full-bodied and concentrated on the palate, it has silky tannins, no hard edges, and a great finish. I finished my note with “a Grenache lover’s dream.” This is up with the finest vintages produced and will evolve for 15+ years. (2022) www.jebdunnuck.com Drink 2022-2038

 

Offered subject to final confirmation. Available in the UK in 8-12 weeks.

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