Roger Sabon Châteauneuf-du-Pape Les Secret des Sabon - 2012 (750ml) Lou Cellar moderately tannic mouthfeel and impressive

moderately tannic mouthfeel and impressive power

sexy style most readers would associate with Pichon Lalande

dazzling wine is exhilarating to drink

a dense plum/purple color and a beautiful perfume of smoky Provencal herbs intermixed with grilled steak juices

Roger Sabon Châteauneuf-du-Pape Les Secret des Sabon - 2012 (750ml) Lou Cellar moderately tannic mouthfeel and impressiveThe top wine of the estate is the 2012 Chteauneuf du Pape le Secret de Sabon, and the inky colored 2012 is a brilliant effort. I dont think it hits the heights of the 2010, 2007 or 2001, but its still a singular expression of Grenache that could come from nowhere else, and is distinctly different from the three prior Chteauneufs. Possessing a sweet nose of ripe raspberries, kirsch, garrigue and licorice, this beauty hits the palate with full bodied