2012 Domaine de la Janasse "Chaupin" Ch̢teauneuf-du-Pape legendary effort is long and

legendary effort is long and opulent

both nutty and spicy in style

almost a California version of Chablis in its piercing intensity until the fruit kicks in

supple frame and juicy accents

but delicious

2012 Domaine de la Janasse "Chaupin" Ch̢teauneuf-du-Pape legendary effort is long andThe 2012 Chteauneuf du Pape Cuvee Chaupin, which I was able to taste (and drink) from multiple bottles, is a beautiful Grenache that comes from the cooler, northeastern edge of the appellation. Coming almost all from the Chapouin lieu dit (it gets a small bit from La Janasse), it gives up the classic notes of black berries, spring flowers, violets, and licorice that I always seem to find in this cuvee. Building nicely on the palate, it is medium to