Domaine de la Janasse Cotes du Rhone Reserve 2020 750ml

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The Ctes-du-Rhne Reserve is more serious effort than the regular Ctes-du-Rhne bottling that showcases the estates ability to marry richness with finesse. Moderately tannic and endowed with a beautiful structure, this Ctes-du-Rhne develops greedy notes of fresh fruit (crushed strawberry, blackberry) on their crunchiness, supported by a hint of licorice.

Expert Reviews – Vintage 2020

Jeb Dunnuck writes: Leading off the reds and mostly Grenache, with small amounts of Mourvdre, Syrah, Carignan, and Cinsault, the 2020 Ctes du Rhne has outstanding aromatics of darker berry fruits, violets, and peppery herbs. Its balanced, has silky tannins, and is going to represent a great value. Jeb Dunnuck 90

Joe Czerwiski writes: A blend of Grenache, Syrah, Mourvdre and Cinsault, the 2020 Cotes du Rhone features slightly floral, rose-like scents, plus hints of garrigue and black cherries. Medium to full-bodied, it’s silky and approachable, a charming, fruit-forward wine to drink over the next 5 years or so. Drinking 2021 to 2026. – Robert Parker Wine Advocate

James Suckling writes: The floral side of the grenache grape gives this generous but very nicely balanced Cotes-du-Rhone a lot of charm, and when it leaps onto your palate it steadily gains in depth, thanks to the gentle tannins that build nicely. Wet-earth and warm terra-cotta notes add interest at the polished finish. Drink now. – James Suckling 91

Kristen Bieler writes: Ripe and rich, with up-front blackberry and warm plum paste interwoven with singed alder, cured meat and a spicy kick of anise and pepper to close things out. Grenache, Mourvdre, Carignan, Syrah and Cinsault. Drink now through 2025. – Wine Spectator