Roger Sabon, Chateauneuf Du Pape Reserve other_regions_australia Credit high-elevation grape growing for

Credit high-elevation grape growing for this tightly wound

The powerful and sleekly muscular flavors are quite firm yet there is a certain generosity that renders the mouth feel somewhat finer than that of the Clos de la Roche on the gorgeously persistent finish

Tasted blind at Farr Vintners 2009 Bordeaux tasting

it’s that there is limited depth though there is enough material that it may develop with a few years of bottle age

in 2014 this was vinified with ~15% whole clusters)

Roger Sabon, Chateauneuf Du Pape Reserve other_regions_australia Credit high-elevation grape growing forInky ruby. Sexy, high pitched aromas of fresh red berries, potpourri and star anise show a hint of smokiness. Silky and expansive on the palate, offering intense raspberry and bitter cherry flavors and a strong suggestion of candied rose. Supple tannins meld smoothly with the wine's fruit on the incisive finish, which hangs on with very good tenacity and echoing floral character. Josh Raynolds