Janasse Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2019

95 points/'Editors' Choice,' Wine Enthusiast: "[$59 list] Thrilling in fruit purity and delicately mineral, the standard label or “tradition” bottling of Châteauneuf-du-Pape from La Janasse is a consistent out performer of its peer class. A blend of 65% Grenache, 20% Syrah and 5% Cinsault matured with a minimal amount of new oak, its throbbing black cherry and plum flavors are powerful yet pristine. Flecked with hints of crushed salt and smoke, it's a silken, delicately tannic sip at peak now–2027 but likely to hold further. Alcohol 15.5%. (Nov 2021)"

94 points Peter Moser (Falstaff): "Deep ruby garnet, violet reflections, subtle ochre rim. Delicate aromas of violets, fresh plums and black cherries, underlaid with candied orange zest and figs. Juicy, red cherries, fresh and precise, fine tannins, mineral-salty, already accessible, good development potential. (4/11/22)"

93 points Joe Czerwinski (Wine Advocate): "Black cherries and garrigue appear on the nose of the 2019 Chateauneuf du Pape, a blend of about 60% to 70% Grenache, plus lesser amounts of Mourvèdre and Syrah. Full-bodied, richly concentrated and tannic, with a long, mouthwatering finish, it's one entry-level CdP that should be cellared a year or two prior to consumption. Drink: 2023-2035. (5/5/22)"

93 points Jeb Dunnuck: "I loved the 2019 Châteauneuf Du Pape, a classic Southern Rhône readers will love to have in their cellars. Medium to full-bodied, incredibly elegant, and even pretty, it has textbook red and black fruits, peppery garrigue, violets, and spice-like aromas and flavors. It’s always interesting when tasting through the wines from this estate to see the change in the tannins and just overall level of elegance when you move from their Côtes du Rhône to their Châteauneuf du Papes, and this is unquestionably worth seeking out and cellaring. It can be drunk any time over the coming 20 years. Drink: 2021-2041. (11/3/21)"

93 points Matt Walls (Decanter): "Full but not heavy, all very well integrated and well balanced. A powerful wine, that has everything in quantity: fruit, freshness, tannin, focus, alcohol and length. A muscle car of a Châteauneuf. Drinking Window: 2022-2030. (10/5/20)"

93 points Nicolas Greinacher (Vinous): "Vivid aromas of strawberry jam, raspberry compote, red and black cherry, blueberry, garrigue, cloves and a splash of mint usher in the 2019 Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Full-bodied, flanked by lively acids and wrapped in velvety tannins, it concludes with a distinctively savory finish. Drink: 2024-2039. (Jun 2023)"