Principauté d’Orange Viognier, Domaine de la Janasse

A very typical Viognier from this family estate in the Southern Rhône

In 1967, Aimé Sabon returned from military service and took over his father’s vines, who used to take his grapes to the wine cooperative. In 1973, Aimé built his own cellar and Domaine de la Janasse was born. Aimé was ambitious – he knew he had fabulous soil and he wanted to expand the estate by acquiring new plots. From 15 hectares at the very beginning, La Janasse has now reached more than 90 hectares.

In 1991, after a technical diploma in viticulture and oenology in Beaune, and another one in marketing in Mâcon, Christophe Sabon – Aimé’s eldest son– came back to La Janasse where he was given the keys to the cellar. In 2001, Isabelle – Aimé’s daughter– graduated as an oenologist from the University of Toulouse, and joined the team.

This Viognier has lots of varietal character with notes of ripe peach and dried apricot. It is fruity and slightly honeyed, and has lots of texture.

Colour – White
Producer – Domaine de la Janasse
Country – France
Region – Rhône
Vegan – No
ABV – 14.5%
Grapes – Viognier
Vintage – 2023
Sustainability – Non-Organic
Female Winemaker – No
Food Pairings – Pork Loin, Poultry, White Fish, Creamy sauces