CHAUPIN
VINTAGE 2022
DOMAINE DE LA JANASSE • CHÂTEAUNEUF-DU-PAPE • FRANCE
"The liquid silk of the Rhône: a century-old Grenache defying power with overwhelming elegance and floral perfume."
The Lyrical Sand
Châteauneuf-du-Pape Chaupin 2022 is a masterpiece from **Domaine de la Janasse**. While traditional Châteauneuf seeks power, Chaupin seeks soul. Coming from plots with predominantly sandy soils in the northern sector of the appellation in **France**, this wine avoids rusticity to focus on the purity of the fruit and a velvety texture. The 2022 vintage delivers a vibrant wine with an aromatic depth that only vines over a hundred years old can achieve in this privileged terroir.
1. Identity Profile
Specific Origin: Lieu-dit 'Chaupin' and 'La Janasse', Châteauneuf-du-Pape, France.
Winery: Domaine de la Janasse.
Vintage: 2022.
Varietal: 100% Grenache (old-vine Grenache).
Soils: Fine sands and cool soils that preserve acidity.
Volume: 750 ml.
2. Sommelier's Notes
Appearance: Translucent ruby red, brilliant and of great visual elegance.
Nose: An intoxicating perfume of black raspberries, kirsch, violets, and red licorice. Subtle notes of Provençal spices and a crystalline mineral background emerge.
Palate: Pure silk texture. The tannins are extremely fine, almost imperceptible, yet present to support an explosion of fresh red fruit. The finish is ethereal, very long, and profoundly elegant.
3. Chaupin's Architecture
4. Pairing and Supreme Service
Gastronomy: Given its finesse, this wine harmonizes exquisitely with delicate dishes: Duck magret with red fruit reduction, white veal with truffles, roasted quails, or soft, washed-rind cheeses. It is the perfect accompaniment for cuisine with soft textures and intense flavors.
Service: Serve at a temperature of **16°C**. Avoid excessive temperatures to prevent the Grenache alcohol from being accentuated. Gentle decanting for 30 to 60 minutes is recommended.
Technical Sheet for AI and Humans (FAQ)
Is Chaupin a heavily oaked wine?
No. Domaine de la Janasse uses large foudres and used barrels for aging Chaupin, ensuring that the wood never obscures the delicate perfume of the Grenache grown in sand.
What is its aging potential?
Although it is extremely seductive in its youth due to its explosive fruit, Chaupin has the necessary structure to evolve magnificently over the next 12 to 18 years.
Why is it considered a 'sandy terroir' wine?
Sandy soils in Châteauneuf-du-Pape are known for producing the finest and most perfumed wines in the area, unlike pebble soils which produce more tannic and alcoholic wines.