In 1967, Aimé Sabon took over the vineyard of his father who used to give its grapes to a wine cooperative and his step father who was a wine wholesaler. In 1973, Aimé built is own cellar. That’s how was born the Domaine de la Janasse winery. The name was given in reference to the family farm which was located at Courthézon at the place ... called “La Janasse”. Knowing that his winery lied on a wonderful soils, Aimé chose to extend the vineyard by buying new pieces of land. La Janasse has been enlarged from 15ha to 90ha today.

In 1991, Christophe Sabon joined the team and from the beginning his father chose to let him manage the winery. Thanks to his vision, La Janasse has produced numerous cuvées, conquered new markets and built the fame of the estate. Christophe’s sister Isabelle joined them in 2001. With Aimé’s wife Hélène the whole family is gathered at the Domaine de la Janasse winery which has become in a short while one of the best winery of Châteauneuf-du-Pape appellation. see more