CHAUPIN
2022 VINTAGE
"The liquid silk of the Rhône: a century-old Grenache that defies power with breathtaking elegance and floral perfume."
The Lyricism of Sand
Châteauneuf-du-Pape Chaupin 2022 is a masterpiece from Domaine de la Janasse. While traditional Châteauneuf seeks strength, Chaupin seeks the soul. Sourced from plots with predominantly sandy soils in the northern sector of the denomination in France, this wine avoids rusticity to focus on fruit purity and a velvety texture. The 2022 vintage delivers a vibrant wine, ideal for those looking to buy a collectible red wine with the aromatic depth that only vines over a hundred years old can achieve. Place your order online with secure shipping throughout Mexico via La Cava Shop.
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 sand and cool soils that preserve acidity.
Volume: 750 ml.
2. Sommelier's Notes
Appearance: Translucent ruby red, brilliant and visually elegant.
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 of extreme finesse, almost imperceptible, yet present to support an explosion of fresh red fruit. The finish is ethereal, very long, and deeply elegant.
3. Architecture of Chaupin
4. Food 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 quail, or soft-ripened washed-rind cheeses. It is the perfect companion for cuisine featuring soft textures and intense flavors.
Service: Serve at a temperature of 16°C. Avoid excessive temperatures so as not to accentuate the Grenache's alcohol. A gentle decanting of 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 structure necessary 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 the pebbly soils that produce more tannic and alcoholic wines.