Domaine de la Janasse VDP Terre de Bussiere 2019

Jeb Dunnuck am 11.11.2022

The classic 2020 Châteauneuf Du Pape from this team is a winner, offering a medium to full-bodied, finesse-driven style as well as terrific aromatics of darker berries, raspberries, garrigue, and flowers, with a kiss of background peppery spice. It's balanced, medium to full-bodied, has ripe, soft tannins, and is loaded with character. Drink bottles over the coming 10-15 years.


 

Verkostungsbericht vom Mai 2022:

A terrific wine that harkens back to the 2016, the 2020 Chateauneuf du Pape delivers black cherries, blackberries and black olives, plus intriguing notes of garrigue. Full-bodied, rich and silky, it finishes long, with a wash of softly dusty tannins.
 

Für den Jahrgang 2019 liegt noch keine Bewertung vor.

Verkostungsbericht vom 31. August 2018:

Bottled just a week before my visit, the 2017 Cotes du Rhone contains just 40% Grenache. There's 20% each Mourvèdre and Syrah with the balance a mix of Carignan and Cinsault. Raised exclusively in concrete vats and foudres, it's a juicy. mouthwatering mixed bowl of blueberries and cherries that should please most palates. Medium to full-bodied, it features a plump, appealing texture and silky tannins. Despite pumping up the blend with other varieties, the shortage of Grenache this year means that production was down by 20%. It should still be a relative bargain.

 

Verkostungsbericht vom August 2019:

Bottled since May, the 2018 Chateauneuf du Pape Blanc is sourced from sandy soils. It's a blend of 40% Grenache Blanc from la Crau fermented and aged in concrete egg. 30% Clairette from Saintes Vièrges fermented and aged in demi-muid and barrique and 30% Roussanne from la Janasse fermented in barrique. Notes of oranges and melon fill out the full-bodied palate, which is round but still admirably fresh and clean on the finish.


 

Verkostungsbericht vom 05. Mai.2022:

All Grenache, with about 20% to 30% whole bunches, the 2020 Chateauneuf du Pape Chaupin is slightly herbal and stemmy on the nose, but those elements are balanced by wonderful black cherry and blackberry fruit. Full-bodied, concentrated yet silky, with a long, briny finish, this is another strong 2020 from the Sabon family.

 

Verkostungsbericht vom 11.11.2022:

I was blown away by the 2020 Châteauneuf Du Pape 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.
 

 

Jeb Dunnuck am 11.11.2022

Much more powerful and closed, the 2020 Châteauneuf Du Pape Vieilles Vignes comes more from the La Crau and La Janasse lieux-dits and is the usual blend of mostly Grenache with a touch of Syrah. Blackberries, graphite, scorched earth, pepper, and sappy garrigue all emerge on the nose, and it's full-bodied, has beautiful concentration, polished tannins, and a great finish. Nothing is out of place, and this perfectly balanced, authoritative, powerful, and incredibly impressive 2020 will benefit from 3-4 years of bottle age and evolve for 15-20 years in cold cellars.

Verkostungsbericht vom 05.05.2022:

Not as rich or concentrated as I was expecting, the 2020 Chateauneuf du Pape Vieilles Vignes still delivers ample layers of dark fruit, hints of cola, mint and spice elements. It's full-bodied, silky and long, but it looks to fall short of the quality heights reached by some other recent vintages.

Jeb Dunnuck am 11.11.2022:

The 2021 Côtes Du Rhône Blanc sports a light gold hue as well as bright peach, honeyed flowers, and chalky mineral-like nuances. With a tight, focused, almost reductive style, it's beautifully done and a gorgeous white that should evolve for 3-4 years, if not longer.  

2021 ist noch nicht bei Parker bewertet. Der 2017er erhielt folgende Bewertung:

Verkostungsbericht vom 31. August 2018

The 2017 Cotes du Rhone Blanc is a blend of Bourboulenc. Clairette. Grenache Blanc. Roussanne and Viognier. all made in stainless steel. It's medium to full-bodied and plump in feel. with fresh tangerine flavors that are remarkably clean. zesty and delicious. Drink it over the next couple of years.

Although I showed up considerably late for my appointment with the brother-sister team of Christophe and Isabelle Sabon. Christophe wore his customary. irrepressible smile. The French soccer team was ahead in their World Cup match. and he was showing off the domaine's stellar 2016s. "It's my father's 50th harvest." he said. "And he thinks it's the best. It's incredible because you have power. finesse and acidity." Interestingly. the Sabons are planting Grenache Gris and Clairette Rose for possible inclusion in red wines. which Christophe said he hopes will add some freshness to Grenache. Worth noting is that the family also owns Clos St Antonin (tasted on this visit but written up under its own heading)

Jeb Dunnuck 03.11.2021
91-93 Punkte
The 2020 Côtes du Rhône Villages Terre d'Argile, which comes from vines just north of Châteauneuf du Pape, is always a stunning Côtes du Rhône. In fact, there’s not many better out there. The 2020 shows the pure, lively style of the vintage as well as classic cassis and raspberry fruits supported by toasted spice and floral notes. It’s medium to full-bodied, balanced, and clearly an outstanding, impeccably made wine.

Verkostungsbericht vom 31. August 2018:
Eine Bewertung für den Jahrgang 2020 liegt noch nicht vor.
The 2016 Cotes du Rhone Villages Terre d'Argile is an equal-parts blend of Carignan. Grenache. Mourvèdre and Syrah. It's a full-bodied. silky-textured wine with bright acids that can rival many Châteauneuf-du-Papes. Dusty. earthy notes and dried spices accent cherry-berry fruit and then pick up classy hints of licorice on the lingering finish.


Verkostungsbericht vom 29. August 2018:

Some poached strawberries. raspberries. dark fruit. garrigue herbs and iodine-like savoriness. The super-pure acidity and tannins are intertwined around ripe. fleshy blackberries. Coal smoke through the minerally finish. Drink or hold.

 

Verkostungsbericht vom August 2017:

A ripe and exotic style with plenty of wild herbs, ripe raspberry fruits and pastry notes. The palate has a little heat to it. This is at the limit of ripeness. Drink now.




 

Der JG 2019 ist noch nicht bewertet - der JG 2016 erhielt folgende Beschreibung:

Verkostungsbericht vom 31. August 2018:

There was only one 32-hectoliter foudre (now bottled) of the 2016 Cotes du Rhone Les Garrigues, an all-Grenache cuvée vinified with 50% whole clusters. It's floral and herbal on the nose, with bold flavors of blackberries and licorice. Full-bodied and richly concentrated, it boasts supple tannins balanced by hints of brine and fresh acids. It's easily the equal of many Châteauneufs and the price has crept up to reflect that.

 

Der JG 2019 ist noch nicht bewertet - der JG 2016 erhielt folgende Beschreibung:

Verkostungsbericht vom 31. August 2018:

There was only one 32-hectoliter foudre (now bottled) of the 2016 Cotes du Rhone Les Garrigues, an all-Grenache cuvée vinified with 50% whole clusters. It's floral and herbal on the nose, with bold flavors of blackberries and licorice. Full-bodied and richly concentrated, it boasts supple tannins balanced by hints of brine and fresh acids. It's easily the equal of many Châteauneufs and the price has crept up to reflect that.

 

Verkostungsbericht vom August 2017:

A ripe and exotic style with plenty of wild herbs, ripe raspberry fruits and pastry notes. The palate has a little heat to it. This is at the limit of ripeness. Drink now.




 

Jeb Dunnuck 03.11.2021
91-93 Punkte
The 2020 Côtes du Rhône Villages Terre d'Argile, which comes from vines just north of Châteauneuf du Pape, is always a stunning Côtes du Rhône. In fact, there’s not many better out there. The 2020 shows the pure, lively style of the vintage as well as classic cassis and raspberry fruits supported by toasted spice and floral notes. It’s medium to full-bodied, balanced, and clearly an outstanding, impeccably made wine.

Verkostungsbericht vom 31. August 2018:
Eine Bewertung für den Jahrgang 2020 liegt noch nicht vor.
The 2016 Cotes du Rhone Villages Terre d'Argile is an equal-parts blend of Carignan. Grenache. Mourvèdre and Syrah. It's a full-bodied. silky-textured wine with bright acids that can rival many Châteauneuf-du-Papes. Dusty. earthy notes and dried spices accent cherry-berry fruit and then pick up classy hints of licorice on the lingering finish.


Verkostungsbericht vom 29. August 2018:

Some poached strawberries. raspberries. dark fruit. garrigue herbs and iodine-like savoriness. The super-pure acidity and tannins are intertwined around ripe. fleshy blackberries. Coal smoke through the minerally finish. Drink or hold.

 

Für den Jahrgang 2019 liegt noch keine Bewertung vor.

Verkostungsbericht vom 31. August 2018:

Bottled just a week before my visit, the 2017 Cotes du Rhone contains just 40% Grenache. There's 20% each Mourvèdre and Syrah with the balance a mix of Carignan and Cinsault. Raised exclusively in concrete vats and foudres, it's a juicy. mouthwatering mixed bowl of blueberries and cherries that should please most palates. Medium to full-bodied, it features a plump, appealing texture and silky tannins. Despite pumping up the blend with other varieties, the shortage of Grenache this year means that production was down by 20%. It should still be a relative bargain.

 

Jeb Dunnuck am 11.11.2022

Much more powerful and closed, the 2020 Châteauneuf Du Pape Vieilles Vignes comes more from the La Crau and La Janasse lieux-dits and is the usual blend of mostly Grenache with a touch of Syrah. Blackberries, graphite, scorched earth, pepper, and sappy garrigue all emerge on the nose, and it's full-bodied, has beautiful concentration, polished tannins, and a great finish. Nothing is out of place, and this perfectly balanced, authoritative, powerful, and incredibly impressive 2020 will benefit from 3-4 years of bottle age and evolve for 15-20 years in cold cellars.

Verkostungsbericht vom 05.05.2022:

Not as rich or concentrated as I was expecting, the 2020 Chateauneuf du Pape Vieilles Vignes still delivers ample layers of dark fruit, hints of cola, mint and spice elements. It's full-bodied, silky and long, but it looks to fall short of the quality heights reached by some other recent vintages.

Jeb Dunnuck am 11.11.2022:

The 2021 Côtes Du Rhône Blanc sports a light gold hue as well as bright peach, honeyed flowers, and chalky mineral-like nuances. With a tight, focused, almost reductive style, it's beautifully done and a gorgeous white that should evolve for 3-4 years, if not longer.  

2021 ist noch nicht bei Parker bewertet. Der 2017er erhielt folgende Bewertung:

Verkostungsbericht vom 31. August 2018

The 2017 Cotes du Rhone Blanc is a blend of Bourboulenc. Clairette. Grenache Blanc. Roussanne and Viognier. all made in stainless steel. It's medium to full-bodied and plump in feel. with fresh tangerine flavors that are remarkably clean. zesty and delicious. Drink it over the next couple of years.

Although I showed up considerably late for my appointment with the brother-sister team of Christophe and Isabelle Sabon. Christophe wore his customary. irrepressible smile. The French soccer team was ahead in their World Cup match. and he was showing off the domaine's stellar 2016s. "It's my father's 50th harvest." he said. "And he thinks it's the best. It's incredible because you have power. finesse and acidity." Interestingly. the Sabons are planting Grenache Gris and Clairette Rose for possible inclusion in red wines. which Christophe said he hopes will add some freshness to Grenache. Worth noting is that the family also owns Clos St Antonin (tasted on this visit but written up under its own heading)

Jeb Dunnuck 03.11.2021
91-93 Punkte
The 2020 Côtes du Rhône Villages Terre d'Argile, which comes from vines just north of Châteauneuf du Pape, is always a stunning Côtes du Rhône. In fact, there’s not many better out there. The 2020 shows the pure, lively style of the vintage as well as classic cassis and raspberry fruits supported by toasted spice and floral notes. It’s medium to full-bodied, balanced, and clearly an outstanding, impeccably made wine.

Verkostungsbericht vom 31. August 2018:
Eine Bewertung für den Jahrgang 2020 liegt noch nicht vor.
The 2016 Cotes du Rhone Villages Terre d'Argile is an equal-parts blend of Carignan. Grenache. Mourvèdre and Syrah. It's a full-bodied. silky-textured wine with bright acids that can rival many Châteauneuf-du-Papes. Dusty. earthy notes and dried spices accent cherry-berry fruit and then pick up classy hints of licorice on the lingering finish.


Verkostungsbericht vom 29. August 2018:

Some poached strawberries. raspberries. dark fruit. garrigue herbs and iodine-like savoriness. The super-pure acidity and tannins are intertwined around ripe. fleshy blackberries. Coal smoke through the minerally finish. Drink or hold.

 

Der JG 2019 ist noch nicht bewertet - der JG 2016 erhielt folgende Beschreibung:

Verkostungsbericht vom 31. August 2018:

There was only one 32-hectoliter foudre (now bottled) of the 2016 Cotes du Rhone Les Garrigues, an all-Grenache cuvée vinified with 50% whole clusters. It's floral and herbal on the nose, with bold flavors of blackberries and licorice. Full-bodied and richly concentrated, it boasts supple tannins balanced by hints of brine and fresh acids. It's easily the equal of many Châteauneufs and the price has crept up to reflect that.

 

Elegant und feingliedrig, mit leichten Reifenoten

Der Nikolaihof Grüner Veltliner Federspiel 2017 Late Release abgefüllt in 2022 zeigt als einer der vermeintlich kleinen Weine des Weinguts Nikolaihof, wohin die Reise mit den Gewächsen hier geht. Die "leichte" Qualitätsstufe Federspiel bringt hier schon unglaublich Potential mit. Hier entstehen einzigartige Weine mit individueller Handschrift, Charackter und Authentizität. Das ganze aus biodynamischer Bewirtschaftung. Begeistert vom Nikolaihof Grüner Veltliner Federspiel 2017 Late Release abgefüllt in 2022 zeigt sich auch James Suckling und schwärmt geradezu von den "wunderbare Aromen von kandierten Zitrusfrüchten und getrockneten Birnen mit einem Hauch von exotischem Fruchtcoulis und Thai-Basilikum."

James Suckling zum Nikolaihof Grüner Veltliner Federspiel 2017 Late Release abgefüllt in 2022 im Dezember 2022:

A beautiful mature gruner veltliner that’s gained a lot in complexity through 5 years of aging! Wonderful candied-citrus and dried-pear aromas with hints of exotic-fruit coulis and Thai basil. Generous and juicy, yet lively and flinty, this really shows what the grape can do. Long, very harmonious finish. From biodynamically grown grapes with Demeter certification. Drink or hold. Screw cap.

Die Weinlese für den Wine & Soul Manoella tinto Douro 2019 fand ab dem 20. September bei perfekten Wetterbedingungen statt. Die selektierten und entrappten Trauben wurden 12 Stunden lang in den für Portugal so typischen Lagares mit den Füßen getreten und anschließend 8 Tage lang in Edelstahltanks vergoren. Die Reifung erfolgte 16 Monate lang in gebrauchten französischen Eichenfässern. Und so entstand ein Tropfen mit violetter Farbe und erfrischenden Noten von hellen Kirschen, Himbeeren, auch dunkler Pflaume und einheimischen Kräutern.

 

Der Wine & Soul Manoella tinto Douro 2019 verköstigt und bewertet von Mark Squires (Dezember 2021):

The 2019 Tinto Quinta da Manoella, sourced from 35+-year-old vines, is mostly a 60/25 blend of Touriga Nacional and Touriga Franca, with Tinta Roriz and Tinta Francisca filling out the blend. It was aged for 16 months in used French oak and comes in at 14% alcohol. The lesser wine, as compared to its big brother, the Vinhas Velhas this issue, this still performs well. Its real competition in the red lineup is the Pintas Character this issue, which has a similar relationship with the Pintas.
Like the difference between Pintas and the Manoella Vinhas Velhas, the Character has more depth and fruitiness while the Manoella Tinto has more focus and elegance. The bigger surprise is the fine structure here. This is simply gripping on opening, reveling in its power. As with all the wines (and typical of the winery's style), the tannins are not too hard, and this does not finish with astringency. The power is still obvious. A hypothetical cross of this and the Character would be the best result, but if forced to choose, I'd take the Character, at least today. If this regular Tinto has a flaw, it is not nearly as expressive as it should be, an area where Character excels. For today, Character is the unquestioned winner, but this backward Manoella may well win in the end. Its structure is exceptional and it has plenty of room to improve. One thing that is not in question, however, is what the better value is, given that Character is around double the price of this. This is a terrific bargain for the money, the best intersection of quality and price in the lineup this vintage. This has some things to prove in the cellar, but if it gets no better, you will have gotten your money's worth and then some.

 

Wine & Soul ist das gemeinsame Projekt von der Top Winemakerin in Portugal Sandra Tavares da Silva und Jorge Serodio Borges im Pinhao Valley. Im Douro Tal schaffen Sie Weine die aus teilweise sehr alten Rebanlagen die aus den traditionellen Rebsorten gekeltert werden. Die Weine bewahren bei aller Konzentration und Kraft stets Ihre Komplexität und Eleganz. Erst seit 2001 werden Weine wie der Pintas erzeugt. aber schon heute zählen diese Weine zu den absoluten Kultweinen Portugals. Die Produktion dieser Spitzengewächse ist jedes Jahr sehr limitiert. "Unser Ziel ist es" so schreiben die beiden, "Weine zu erzeugen, die den ganzen Charakter der traditionellen Weinberge und Sorten des Douro-Tals zum Ausdruck bringen. Ausgewogene Weine zwischen Konzentration, Komplexität und Eleganz."
 

Best Buy Alarm

Der Einstieg im Hause Quinta Vale D. Maria

Rufo Red 2019 aus dem Douro - Die Sensation unter 10€.

Das Aushängeschild dieses Weinguts ist der Vinha da Francisca Douro Red, aber auch schon der kleinste Wein im Portfolio ist sagenhaft gut für so verhältnismässig wenig Geld. Man kann es fast nicht glauben, bis man diesen Wein probiert hat. Rufo Douro red aus dem grossen Jahgang 2018 macht wirklich Freude. Wir würden soweit gehen und sagen, dass er als Weinwert unter 10€ einfach einen riesen Value darstellt. Intensive Aromen von Cassis, roten Früchten wie Himbeeren und Erdbeeren und auch blumige, spürbar violette Noten. Der Wein ist vollmundig, mit einer guten Frische, die einen langen und eleganten Abgang ermöglicht. Sein Ausbau erfolgte über 12 Monate im Holzfass.

Die Cuvee für den Rufo Douro red besteht aus folgenden Rebsorten: Touriga Franca und Touriga Nacional.
 

Das Zalto Denk Art Bordeaux Glas eignet sich für charaktervolle und tanninreiche Rotweine. Das Zalto Glas Bordeaux betont die Kraft. seine Dichte. den Extrakt und das Tannin in Ihrem Wein.

Das Zalto Bordeaux Glas ist besonders für diese Weintypen geeignet: Bordeaux. Rioja. Brunello. Cabernet Sauvignon. Merlot. Shiraz. Blaufränkisch. Zweigelt

Glashöhe 240mm

 

Das Zalto Denk Art Universal Glas eignet sich für mittelkräftige bis kräftige Weine. die ausdrucksstark aber auch mineralisch und fein sind. Betont die Vielschichtigkeit und Raffinesse.

Das Zalto Universal Glas ist besonders für diese Weintypen geeignet: Chardonnay. Chianti. Riesling. Grüner Veltliner – Smaragd Weine aus der Wachau

Glashöhe 235mm

 

Der Telmo Rodriguez Corriente Rioja ist für uns eine der spannendsten Entdeckungen auf dem spanischen Weinmarkt. Ein Wein der sehr gut strukturiert ist. mit ein paar Ecken und Kanten bereitet er aber eine ungemeine Trinkfreude. Aus dem Glas springen viele dunkle Früchte. Johannisbeeren. Kirschen. Schokolade. zarte Rauchnoten. etwas Gewürznelken ein Nasenbild. dass in dieser Preisklasse herausragend ist. Am Gaumen präsentiert sich der Wein mit einem Abbild des Geruches. fantastischer Nachhall. scmeckt nach deutlich mehr. Der Telmo Rodriguez Corriente Rioja besteht zu grössten Teillen aus Tempranillo und wird mit Graciano und Garnacha abgerundet.

 

James Suckling im September 2022:

Wet-stone minerals, blackberries, red cherries and some roasted spices on the nose, following through to a bone-dry, medium-to-full-bodied palate, with an even distribution of firm and fine-grained tannins. Drink or hold.
 

Luiz Gutierrez im Oktober 2020:

Der JG 2020 ist leider noch nicht bewertet.

I love the 2018 Corriente, the entry-level in Rioja (even if they made me taste it after Las Beatas!). It's from a year with lots of rain (600 liters) that created some fungal challenges and a late harvest that started on the 8th of October and went on until the 1st of November! It was produced with grapes from different altitudes and soils around Lanciego and fermented with indigenous yeasts in concrete vats. It matured in barriques and foudres for close to a year. It has a very expressive nose with great purity and definition, marking the character of what the 2018s from the single vineyards are going to be like. 50,000 bottles produced. It was bottled in June 2020.