Producing great Chateauneuf du Pape seems to be second nature for Domaine Roger Sabon, which has been bottling its own wine for nearly 100 years. And they show no signs of slowing down.
"This estate has been at the top of its game for many years and any partisan of Rhone Valley wines (especially the southern Rhone) who has not yet tried a wine from Domaine Roger Sabon should make every effort to do so. They produce four separate Chateauneuf...
The 'Cuvee Reserve' is aged entirely in old foudres and large vessels, whilst the 'Cuvee Prestige', produced from 90+ year-old vines, sees about 35% new oak. The rare 'Secret de Sabon', which is mostly (90%) Grenache from 100+ year-old vines is aged for 12 months in one and two year-old demi muids and is produced from miniscule yields of 10 hl/ha.
The three wines come from distinct parcels throughout Chateauneuf-du-Pape, and perfectly bala...
Sabon estate covers close to 44 acres throughout the appellation, Domaine Roger Sabon was created by Roger Sabon in 1952. The estate was taken over by Roger’s sons (Jean-Jacques, Denis and Gilbert) in 1976, and since 2001, the wines are made by Didier Negron, who is Jean-Jacques’ stepson. The estate produces upward of four red Chateauneufs in a given vintage and one white. In addition, they release a solid Cotes du Rhone and Lirac.
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