The Sabon family is a historic name in Châteauneuf-du-Pape, first mentioned in documents dating to 1540. The first vintage was bottled under the family’s name in 1921. The 2018 Châteauneuf Du Pape Les Olivets is the entry-level wine of the estate and is based on 80 percent Grenache and 10 percent of Syrah and Cinsault. Hints of candied violet appear alongside ripe black cherries, plum, underbrush, and baking spice flavors. It is luscious and beautifully balanced, with well-integrated tannins and lingering spiciness on the finish. Immediately approachable, it can be savored now or cellared over the coming years.
Domaine Roger Sabon, Châteauneuf-du-Pape (Rhône Valley, France) 2018
By Miranda Franco