Roger Sabon Chateauneuf du Pape Reserve 2021
Roger Sabon Chateauneuf du Pape Reserve 2021 is a dry, very full-bodied red from Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre (Châteauneuf-du-Pape, France), in the rich, smooth reds style. Tannins are moderate and acidity gentle; oak influence is some. Good with lamb, roast vegetables, beef stew, barbecue. Drink now or within 20 years (to about 2041). Decant for about 1 hour. Critic score 94/100 (merchant-reported).
| Wine | Sweet | Body | From | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Domaine Roger Perrin Chateauneuf du Pape Reserve Vieilles Vignes 2020 Domaine Roger Perrin · Rhône | £52.48 | |||
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| Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Cuvée Tradition, Domaine Font de Vent (organic) 2024 Famille Gonnet · Rhône | £39.00 | |||
| Chateauneuf du Pape Vaudieu Closerie 2023 Brechet · Rhône | £35.00 |
Drink it now or cellar for up to 20 years. It is recommended to decant it for an hour. Founded in 1952, Roger Sabon is a family-run winery managed today by Roger's sons, Denis and Gilbert, while the role of winemaker is held by his brother-in-law Didier Negron. Over the years the company has grown and today extends over 30 hectares of vineyards distributed in the Châteauneuf du Pape, Lirac, and Côtes-du-Rhône AOCs, where Grenache always has a place of honor. The entire range of wines produced shows great elegance and excellent aging potential. Roger Sabon's Châteauneuf du Pape Reserve is a mostly Grenache blend, with additions of Syrah and Mourvèdre. The grapes, coming from clay-limestone plots, are harvested manually and, after fermentation, the wine is aged for 18 months in oak barrels. The wine shows a deep and brilliant color with ruby tones. On the nose, it reveals a complex aromatic profile with fruity and spicy notes, hints of chocolate, herbs, and undergrowth. On the palate, it is a bold wine with great character. It is deep, warm, and full-bodied with silky tannins and a balanced acidity. The finish is soft and long. It is a powerful and extremely elegant wine. Try it with roast beef or lamb, and with mature cheeses.