La Janasse Chaupin Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2011

Wineadvocate

Coming from a cooler, sandy terroir in the northeastern part of the appellation, the 2011 Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee Chaupin (which comes 80% from the Chaupoin lieu-dit and 20% from the La Janasse lieu-dit, hence the subtle name change) is 100% Grenache, from vines planted in 1912, that’s aged two-thirds in foudre and one-third in demi-muid. Gorgeous all around, with plenty of similarities to the traditional cuvee, yet slightly richer and fuller, it delivers beautiful mulled red and black fruits, licorice, spice and tinges of stony minerality on the nose. Full-bodied, supple, seamless and elegant, with fine tannin, it makes the most of a difficult vintage and is certainly one of the top 10-12 wines. Drink now-2023.

Dunnuck

Now fully mature (which is the case for most 2011s), the 2011 Châteauneuf Du Pape Cuvée Chaupin is drinking beautifully, offering lots of up-front kirsch, garrigue, spice box, truffle, and peppery nuances. Medium to full-bodied, supple, and elegant on the palate, it has wonderful sweetness of fruit, silky tannins, and a great finish. This classic 2011 shows the perfumed, finesse-driven side to Grenache wonderfully. - JD 08/2021