This 2021 **Domaine de la Janasse Vieilles Vignes** shows the hallmark depth of Châteauneuf-du-Pape: ripe black cherry, dark berries, licorice, peppery herbs, and a subtle graphite-like edge. It is **full-bodied but balanced**, with fine tannins, a fresh core, and a polished, layered texture that keeps the wine feeling energetic rather than heavy. The style is generous and structured, with enough elegance to recall a more refined **grand cru**-level red rather than a purely muscular southern Rhône. It should drink well now with a short decant, but it also has the stuffing to age gracefully.
Serve with slow-braised lamb, game, or mushroom-rich dishes.
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