Domaine de la Janasse is one of the southern Rhône’s benchmark family estates, known for combining traditional winemaking with meticulous vineyard work across some of Châteauneuf-du-Pape’s finest terroirs. The “Cuvée Chaupin” bottling is produced entirely from old-vine Grenache grown on sandy soils, a terroir that yields a more perfumed and finely textured expression than the appellation’s stonier galet-covered sites. Janasse’s low-yield farming and restrained élevage preserve the vineyard’s hallmark combination of dark red fruit, garrigue spice, and structural elegance, showcasing the remarkable depth and aging potential of traditional Châteauneuf-du-Pape Grenache.