The 2004 Chateauneuf du Pape (80% Grenache, 10% Syrah and 10% Mourvedre) is another outstanding effort from this estate. Loaded with sweet fruit, licorice, blackberry and garrigue, this supple, forward beauty is all about fruit and texture. Complex, mature and ready to go, enjoy bottles over the coming couple of years.
A go-to estate in just about any vintage, Domaine de la Janasse produced impressive wines in 2004. Both whites were outstanding (I was blown away by the cuvee Prestige!) and aging gracefully, and all three reds showed uncommon fruit and texture in the vintage.