Fine Wine Online Auction

May 24, 2016

LOT 71

Lot 71

DOMAINE DE LA JANASSE CHÂTEAUNEUF-DU-PAPE CUVÉE XXL, 2007 (3)

DOMAINE DE LA JANASSE CHÂTEAUNEUF-DU-PAPE  CUVÉE XXL, 2007 (3)
Lot 71 Details
DOMAINE DE LA JANASSE CHÂTEAUNEUF-DU-PAPE CUVÉE XXL, 2007 (3)

Châteauneuf-du-Pape.

A curiosity is the 2007 Chateauneuf du Pape XXL, a blend of 95% Grenache and 5% Mourvedre that fermented for nearly three years. Bottled earlier this year, it reminds me of some of the Cuvee Speciales that Henri Bonneau made, particularly the 1990 and 1998. One would think it might taste like an Amarone, but in fact, it doesn’t. It is a very thick, unctuously-textured, over-the-top wine with unbelievable concentration that is technically dry, even though the alcohol level is extraordinarily high. Only 1,400 bottles were produced. Several California Rhone Ranger winemakers told me they thought this was the greatest Chateauneuf du Pape they ever tasted, which didn’t really surprise me because it is a singularly great wine, although I am sure some people will look at the alcohol level and simply dismiss it as being out of balance. It has phenomenal balance and is a rich, massive wine that in 20 or so years, will be considered to be a legend of Chateauneuf du Pape. 99 WA

Estimate $1,200-$1,400

Realised: $1,200
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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