Domaine Roger Sabon Chateauneuf Du Pape Le Secret Des Sabon 2018 750ml

Name: Domaine Roger Sabon Chateauneuf Du Pape Le Secret Des Sabon 2018 750ml
Brand: Domaine Roger Sabon
SKU: 884852
Price: 164.46 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 97 (5 reviews)

size

750ml

country

France

region

Rhone Valley

appellation

Chateauneuf Du Pape

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2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2012 2010 2009 2007 2006 2005 1999

Rated 97 by Wine Advocate

Almost entirely Grenache from two old-vine parcels that include more sand than the domaine's other plots, the 2018 Chateauneuf du Pape le Secret de Sabon is intoxicating just to smell—not because of the alcohol levels, but because of the enveloping aromas that combine rose petals and lavender with apricots and black cherries and drizzles them all with wisps of dark chocolate and coffee. It's full-bodied but paradoxically light in feel, with silky, gossamer-like tannins that give the wine a pillowy shape and feel on the palate, then linger elegantly on the long finish. ... More details

Domaine Roger Sabon Chateauneuf Du Pape Le Secret Des Sabon 2018 750ml

Rated 97 by Wine Advocate

Rated 97 by Jeb Dunnuck

While the 2018 Châteauneuf Du Pape Le Secret Des Sabon isn’t going to match the 2016 and 2017, it’s nevertheless a beautiful wine that’s a candidate for the wine of the vintage. A fabulous perfume of black raspberry and cassis fruits as well as notes of peppery garrigue, smoked game, and Asian spices flow to a full-bodied, beautifully concentrated, ripe, yet also seamless 2018 that has more depth, richness, and length than just about every other wine in the vintage. A field blend of mostly Grenache brought up in foudre, this sensational Châteauneuf du Pape can be enjoyed anytime over the coming 15 years or more.

Rated 96 by Decanter

This has a good sense of both depth and freshness - not that common in 2018. It’s rounded and plush with black fruits, good length and well-worked, supple fine-leather tannins. The acidity is low but it's still a particularly satisfying and authentic representation of Châteauneuf. From vines mostly grown on sand, fermented in stainless steel, then aged in tronconic wooden vats.

Rated 95 by Vinous Media

Deep violet. Powerful, spice-accented aromas of ripe dark berries, cherry cola and licorice are energized by a smoky mineral topnote. Densely packed and concentrated, offering sweet blueberry preserve, cherry liqueur and lavender pastille flavors that show surprising energy for their heft. Finishes with resonating florality, youthfully gripping tannins and superb, spice-driven tenacity.

Rated 95 by Wine Spectator

This offers a fairly direct core of black currant and blackberry paste flavors mixed with tobacco, warm earth and alder accents. A tarry edge holds the finish in place as the fruit courses through. Best from 2024 through 2038. 125 cases made, 42 cases imported.

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Domaine Roger Sabon Chateauneuf Du Pape Le Secret Des Sabon 2018 750ml

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Rated 97 by Wine Advocate

Rated 97 by Jeb Dunnuck

Rated 96 by Decanter

Rated 95 by Vinous Media

Rated 95 by Wine Spectator

Product Details

size

750ml

country

France

region

Rhone Valley

appellation

Chateauneuf Du Pape

Additional vintages

2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2012 2010 2009 2007 2006 2005 1999

Overview

Region: Rhone Valley

There are few wine regions in the world with a history as long and illustrious as that of the Rhone Valley in France. For over two thousand years, wines have been produced in this region, benefited by the excellent, mineral-rich soils of the region, and the varied climate which allows a wide range of grape varietals to grow. The Rhone Valley is now split into two quite separate regions, with the north part being characterized by its cooler, continental climate and the limited number of grape varietals grown, and the southern sub-region being perfect for growing a wide range of grapes, and producing an exciting number of different wine styles. The Rhone Valley is associated with elegant, flavorful wines, and certain grape varietals such as Viognier and Syrah, which are adept at expressing the finer features of their terroir.

Country: France

Year in, year out, France enjoys its prestigious reputation as the producer of the finest wines in the world. With a wine making history which spans several thousand years and owes its expertise to the Romans, it comes as little surprise that this most highly esteemed of the Old World wine countries continues to impress and enchant both novices and experts to this day. Despite the rise in quality of wines from neighboring European countries, not to mention the New World, the French wine industry continues to boom, with up to eight billion bottles being produced in recent years. However, France prides itself on always putting quality before quantity, and the wide range in fine produce is a testament to the dedication and knowledge of the wineries across the country. Indeed, from rich and complex reds to light and aromatic white wines, French wines are as varied and interesting as they are enjoyable to drink, making this country a firm favorite for wine lovers across the globe.

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