The Sabon family
Aimé, the builder
In 1967, Aimé Sabon returned from his military service. He took over the vineyards of his father, who supplied grapes to a cooperative cellar, and his father-in-law, who sold wine to négociants. By 1973, Aimé had built his own cellar.
This is how Domaine de la Janasse was born, named after the family farm located in Courthézon, at a place called « La Janasse. »
Aimé was ambitious. Knowing he possessed a fabulous terroir, he continuously expanded the estate by acquiring new parcels. From 15 hectares back then, La Janasse now spans over 90 hectares.
The next generation
In 1991, Christophe Sabon joined his father. He had studied viticulture, oenology, and marketing. His father quickly gave him control of the cellar. Christophe’s drive led to new cuvées. The domaine also gained new markets. La Janasse firmly established itself.
In 2001, Isabelle, Christophe’s sister, joined. She is a qualified oenologist. Hélène, Aimé’s wife and their mother, also worked there. The family reunited at La Janasse. In just a few years, it became a flagship estate of Châteauneuf-du-Pape.
