Country: France /
Variety: Rhône-style Red Blend Rhône Valley
Winery: Domaine de la Janasse / Châteauneuf-du-Pape
A terrific value among top-flight Châteauneufs, even Janasse’s entry-level wine excels in 2010. Sexy leather and suede trappings embrace ripe cherry and chocolate notes, while the palate exudes lushness yet retains enough firmness on the finish to suggest a lifespan of at least 6–8 years.