Roger Sabon Chateauneuf du Pape Reserve 2021

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.