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| Drinking window: Drink between 2012 and 2016 (based on 27 user opinions) |
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| Community Tasting Notes (average 86 pts. and median of 87 pts. in 13 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by wicozani on 9/17/2014 & rated 87 points: Last bottle of a 6-pack, P&P'd. It has lost its prior strawberry liqueur profile, and in its place is, surprisingly, red alpine currant, earth and some pink pepper. Very light tannins, this is very good on its own, and paired with braised beef short ribs! Drink up! (2099 views) | | | Tasted by joesi16 on 6/7/2014: Getting better but the fruit is light and i would like more pepper. Still a nice value under $10. (2271 views) | | | Tasted by joesi16 on 4/28/2013 & rated 82 points: little fruit but still a well made cdr for $10 (2999 views) | | | Tasted by AMC Eagle on 2/2/2013 & rated 89 points: One hour decant. Garnet-violet in appearance. Getting kirsch, some lavender, and jammy raspberries and strawberries on the nose. Black cherries with some raspberries and black peppers on the palate. Medium bodied with a short-medium finish. Very easy going and straightforward wine to drink; neither complex nor rich, but it works. (3305 views) | | | Tasted by ininov on 1/26/2013: Spoofulated. (3326 views) | | | Tasted by wicozani on 1/18/2013 & rated 85 points: First of a 6-pack, to go with burgers and fries with the children. Pure essence of strawberry liqueur with a hint of white pepper. Ready to drink, a touch sweet, and good on its own. (2034 views) | | | Tasted by cab_fran on 1/16/2013 & rated 88 points: Solid Cotes du Rhone, paired well with beef & pasta dishes separately across different evenings. Strong red fruits, lacking depth, but enjoyable, food-friendly wine, particularly at the price point. (1674 views) | | | Tasted by joesi16 on 1/14/2013: weird smell (bottle shock ?)took 2 days to go away. (959 views) | | | Tasted by Bureso on 10/24/2012 & rated 80 points: God Gobi vin - fin pris - velproduceret supermarkedsvin med base i Rhone hvad angår varme, frugt og smag (1389 views) | | | Tasted by Nutty08 on 9/29/2012 & rated 88 points: Rather dark in the glass. Nose of blackberries, black cherry, with hints of toast and mocha. Prominent acidity and fine tannins on the palate. Fresh and lively. Darker fruit profile than expected ont he palate. Moderate concentration, with the structure leading the fruit. Moderate finish. A fine CdR for the price, without the polish and concentration of the full cuvee. (1512 views) | | | Tasted by Jeffyboy on 6/26/2012 & rated 88 points: Very clear colour - turning into violet. very good. nose: red and dark fruits, ripe and sweet. Some grilled meat notes. Not bad. taste: really everything in proper order; well mannered; ripe sweet fruits. Very balsamic with sharper and peppery finish. Very clean. Great drinkability, alcohol of 14.5% not visible very much. (1337 views) |
| Roger Sabon Producer website - Read more about Roger Sabon
The Sabon family has a long history in Chateauneuf du Pape. Quote from the homepage of the domain: "One of the oldest documented landholders in Chateauneuf du Pape, the Sabon family has controlled vineyards in the zone since 1540".
Roger Sabon is the father of the three brothers who run the domain today Jean-Jacques, Denis and Gilbert Sabon.
The vinification is since 2001 in the care of Didier Négron, son-in-law of Jean- Jacques Sabon.
Denis and his son Julien take care of the fields. Delphine, daughter of Denis is often in the reception.
Today the property has 15 ha. in AOC Chateauneuf du Pape and owns 17 ha. of vineyards in Roquemaure from where Lirac and Cotes du Rhone are made.
Red Rhone Blend Read about the different grapes used to produce red and white Rhone wines
On CellarTracker, Red Rhone Blend is the term for a wine consisting of two or more of the traditional 13 Southern Rhone grape varieties. Typically it's the Grenache, Syrah, Mourvedre or Cinsault grapes, but can also contain the Muscardin, Counoise, Clairette, Bourboulenc, Picpoul, Roussanne, Terret Noir, Picardan or Vaccarese grapes.
A 'food' wine. Lacking pretension and intended for local consumption with local cuisine. Lacks the 'high' notes on a Bordeaux, more earthy and sharper so often a better partner to meat dishes with a sauce. France Vins de France (Office National Interprofessionnel des Vins ) | Pages Vins, Directory of French Winegrowers | French Wine (Wikipedia)
Wine Scholar Guild vintage ratings
2018 vintage: "marked by a wet spring, a superb summer and a good harvest"
2019 vintage reports
2021: "From a general standpoint, whether for white, rosé or red wines, 2021 is a year marked by quality in the Rhône Valley Vineyards. Structured, elegant, fresh and fruity will be the main keywords for this new vintage."
2022 harvest: idealwine.info | wine-searcher.comRhône Guide to the wines, wineries and appellations in the Rhone Valley The Rhône Valley/Le Vins de la Vallée du Rhône (Comité Interprofession des vins AOC Côtes et vallée du Rhône)
### Wine Scholar Guild's Rhône valley vintage charts & ratings ###Southern Rhône Guide to the wines, wineries and appellations in the Southern Rhone Valley
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