2007 Roger Sabon Châteauneuf-du-Pape Le Secret des Sabon Châteauneuf-du-Pape Rhône France Wine Tasting Note

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Such a beautiful sense of purity here in the fruit, it is impossible not to be drawn in to take another sniff and sip. Sweet, fresh, ripe and juicy, with loads of peppery fruit and silky, elegant, refined and polished textures that just do not want to quit. Still young, it is impossible not to see this is simply a stunning wine.

Such a beautiful sense of purity here in the fruit, it is impossible not to be drawn in to take another sniff and sip. Sweet, fresh, ripe and juicy, with loads of peppery fruit and silky, elegant, refined and polished textures that just do not want to quit. Still young, it is impossible not to see this is simply a stunning wine.

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Packed and stacked with layer after layer of perfectly ripe, extremely ripe and over ripe, fresh, sweet, pure fruits. The wine is liqueur of Chateuaneuf du Pape. It feels great on your palate and it really lingers, leaving you remembering how great this was, and wanting another sniff, swirl and sip.

Packed and stacked with layer after layer of perfectly ripe, extremely ripe and over ripe, fresh, sweet, pure fruits. The wine is liqueur of Chateuaneuf du Pape. It feels great on your palate and it really lingers, leaving you remembering how great this was, and wanting another sniff, swirl and sip.

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With some of the lowest yields in Chateauneuf du Pape (ranging from 8-12 hectoliters per hectare), this mostly Grenache based wine comes from vines averaging more than 100 years of age. That recipe produced a wine overflowing with kirsch, griotte, plum liqueur, pepper, spice, strawberry and black raspberry. Incredibly rich, silky and concentrated, this lush, opulent textured wine is almost off the charts. Very little is made and it’s expensive, but it’s one of the best examples of Chateauneuf du Pape at its best.

With some of the lowest yields in Chateauneuf du Pape (ranging from 8-12 hectoliters per hectare), this mostly Grenache based wine comes from vines averaging more than 100 years of age. That recipe produced a wine overflowing with kirsch, griotte, plum liqueur, pepper, spice, strawberry and black raspberry. Incredibly rich, silky and concentrated, this lush, opulent textured wine is almost off the charts. Very little is made and it’s expensive, but it’s one of the best examples of Chateauneuf du Pape at its best.

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When to Drink Roger Sabon, Anticipated Maturity, Decanting Time

Roger Sabon can be enjoyed on the young side if decanted for about 1 - 2 hours. This allows the wine to soften and open its perfume. Older vintages might need very little decanting, just enough to remove the sediment.

Roger Sabon is usually better with 3-6 years of bottle age. Of course, that can vary slightly, depending on the vintage. In the best vintages, the wine should be consumed within 5-20 years after the vintage.

Serving and Decanting Roger Sabon with Wine, Food Pairing Tips

Roger Sabon is best served at 15.5 degrees Celsius, and 60 degrees Fahrenheit. The cool, almost cellar temperature gives the wine more freshness and lift.

Roger Sabon is best served with all types of classic meat dishes, veal, pork, beef, lamb, duck, game, roast chicken, roasted, braised, stewed dishes, sausage, grilled meats, barbecue, and cassoulet. Roger Sabon is also good with Asian dishes, and hearty fish courses like tuna, mushrooms, cheese, pasta, eggplant, and tomatoes.

The white wine of Roger Sabon is best served with a myriad of different seafood dishes, shellfish, crab, lobster, sushi, sashimi, chicken, pork, and veal, as well as Asian cuisine.

Roger Sabon also makes red and white wine from their 17 hectares of vines located in the Cotes du Rhone and Lirac appellations.

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