What are the recommended serving temperature and ideal drinking window for this wine? Should I decant it?

This 2016 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cuvée XXL is best served at 16-18°C. Being a powerful and concentrated wine, it will greatly benefit from decanting for 2-3 hours to allow its full expression. The ideal drinking window is from 2028 and it has the potential to age gracefully until 2045 or beyond.

What is the style of this wine, and what Asian dishes would pair well with it?

This Cuvée XXL is a full-bodied, rich, and complex Châteauneuf-du-Pape, typically Grenache-dominant, offering intense dark fruit, garrigue, spice, and earthy notes. It pairs exceptionally well with robust Asian dishes such as braised lamb, rich stews, Korean BBQ, or hearty Cantonese roasted meats.

What is the condition of the bottle's label, fill level, and capsule? Are there any special storage precautions?

This bottle is in excellent condition, featuring a perfect label (score 10), an in-neck fill level (score 10), and an intact capsule (score 10). For optimal long-term preservation, store the bottle horizontally in a cool, dark place with a stable temperature between 12-15°C and around 70% humidity, away from vibrations and direct light.

What are the typical scores for this wine, and does it have good investment potential?

Domaine de la Janasse Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cuvée XXL is a highly acclaimed wine, consistently receiving scores in the high 90s from top critics. Its rarity, exceptional quality, and strong aging potential make it a superb investment and a prized possession for collectors.

What is the estimated delivery time for this wine?

As this wine is shipped from Europe (FRA), the estimated delivery time to Hong Kong is within 2 weeks. For Taiwan, please allow an additional 5 business days for delivery after arrival in Hong Kong, utilizing our chilled delivery service.

How can I be assured of the authenticity and provenance of this wine?

We guarantee the authenticity and provenance of all our wines. This bottle was sourced directly from certified EU suppliers, many of whom have been in business for over 100 years, ensuring a reliable and traceable origin.

Can I get an invoice for corporate orders, and is a Certificate of Origin available?

For corporate orders, a Hong Kong invoice can be provided upon request. For EU pre-order SKUs like this one, an on-demand Certificate of Origin is available at an additional cost, should you require it for customs or other purposes.

De La Janasse, Chateauneuf-du-pape Cuvee Xxl, 2016 , ↓ HKD 8504.0 France Red

De La Janasse, Chateauneuf-du-pape Cuvee Xxl, 2016

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ESTIMATED ARRIVAL HK

2026-11-05

France

Hong Kong

WINE REGION

France Rhone Chateauneuf-du-Pape

REVIEWS

4.696629213483146 / 5 based on 178 reviews

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FEATURES

The 2016 Domaine de la Janasse Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cuvée XXL is a truly exceptional wine, marking only the second time this cuvée has been produced, with the previous vintage being 2007. With a limited production of around 400 cases, this wine hails from old vines in renowned rolled stone terroirs near Beaucastel, La Crau, and Saumade. It's primarily Grenache (about 75%), complemented by 10% Mourvèdre and other permitted varieties, incorporating a significant amount of whole clusters and matured mainly in demi-muids. Critics have lauded this vintage, with both Robert Parker's Wine Advocate and Jeb Dunnuck awarding it a perfect 100 points. While Domaine de la Janasse's style has evolved towards more freshness and elegance since 2007, the Cuvée XXL 2016 harks back to a more traditional, powerful expression. Despite its "XXL" name, it's celebrated for its incredible finesse, elegance, and length, often impressing more with these qualities than its sheer size and richness. Tasting notes reveal a deep ruby/purple color. The nose is massive, offering black fruits, scorched earth, graphite, incense, and pepper, alongside classy aromas of crushed stone, pencil shavings, and baking spices. On the full-bodied palate, ripe raspberries and stone fruit unfold, showcasing a wine that is hugely concentrated, pure, fine, and yet remarkably elegant, delivering serious intensity and richness while remaining weightless. Food pairing suggestions: This powerful and complex Châteauneuf-du-Pape would be magnificent with robust dishes such as slow-roasted lamb shoulder, beef Wellington, wild boar ragu, or a rich venison stew. For a cheese course, consider aged hard cheeses like Comté or mature Cheddar. Event suggestions: This is a wine for truly special occasions and serious collectors. It's perfect for a milestone anniversary dinner, a significant celebration, or a tasting event focused on iconic Rhône wines. Its rarity and perfect scores make it a superb centerpiece for any grand gathering. 【100-point rated, rare second vintage with immense aging potential】

BACKGROUND

Domaine Janasse is a fairly new property in the Southern Rhone Valley, France. The actual estate is situated in the area of Courthezon. Domaine de la Janasse is a Châteauneuf-du-Pape producer owned and operated by the Sabon family. It was founded in 1967 by Aimé Sabon. Domaine de la Janasse began with 15 hectares (37 acres) of estate vineyards and now has more than 90 hectares (220 acres), with 15 hectares (37 acres) in Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Janasse grows all 13 permissible grapes in Châteauneuf-du-Pape, from the standard Grenache, Mourvèdre and Syrah to lesser known components like Counoise, Vaccarèse, and Bourboulenc. Many of the white Châteauneuf-du-Pape varieties, along with Syrah, are planted in the slightly cooler vineyards to the north in east-exposed vineyards.

wine serving

What are the recommended serving temperature and ideal drinking window for this wine? Should I decant it?

This 2016 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cuvée XXL is best served at 16-18°C. Being a powerful and concentrated wine, it will greatly benefit from decanting for 2-3 hours to allow its full expression. The ideal drinking window is from 2028 and it has the potential to age gracefully until 2045 or beyond.
asian food pairing / wine style

What is the style of this wine, and what Asian dishes would pair well with it?

This Cuvée XXL is a full-bodied, rich, and complex Châteauneuf-du-Pape, typically Grenache-dominant, offering intense dark fruit, garrigue, spice, and earthy notes. It pairs exceptionally well with robust Asian dishes such as braised lamb, rich stews, Korean BBQ, or hearty Cantonese roasted meats.
how to store at home

What is the condition of the bottle's label, fill level, and capsule? Are there any special storage precautions?

This bottle is in excellent condition, featuring a perfect label (score 10), an in-neck fill level (score 10), and an intact capsule (score 10). For optimal long-term preservation, store the bottle horizontally in a cool, dark place with a stable temperature between 12-15°C and around 70% humidity, away from vibrations and direct light.
investment value / scores

What are the typical scores for this wine, and does it have good investment potential?

Domaine de la Janasse Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cuvée XXL is a highly acclaimed wine, consistently receiving scores in the high 90s from top critics. Its rarity, exceptional quality, and strong aging potential make it a superb investment and a prized possession for collectors.
delivery windows

What is the estimated delivery time for this wine?

As this wine is shipped from Europe (FRA), the estimated delivery time to Hong Kong is within 2 weeks. For Taiwan, please allow an additional 5 business days for delivery after arrival in Hong Kong, utilizing our chilled delivery service.
authenticity

How can I be assured of the authenticity and provenance of this wine?

We guarantee the authenticity and provenance of all our wines. This bottle was sourced directly from certified EU suppliers, many of whom have been in business for over 100 years, ensuring a reliable and traceable origin.
invoice / certificate of origin

Can I get an invoice for corporate orders, and is a Certificate of Origin available?

For corporate orders, a Hong Kong invoice can be provided upon request. For EU pre-order SKUs like this one, an on-demand Certificate of Origin is available at an additional cost, should you require it for customs or other purposes.

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