Domaine de la Janasse Châteauneuf-du-Pape Vieilles Vignes 1998 is a Grenache-dominated blend from vines averaging 60 to 100 years in age. The fruit is sourced from several distinct terroirs, including the galets-covered plateau of La Crau, which provides the wine`s characteristic power and density. The 1998 vintage produced wines with massive fruit extract and structural longevity. This wine was aged in a combination of large foudres and smaller oak barrels to manage its formidable tannins. It is currently at a peak of maturity, displaying a lush, velvety texture and a finish that lingers with notes of liquorice and spice.