Background

Domaine Roger Sabon owns 6 hectares of vines in the Côtes-du-Rhône appellation just over the Rhône river from Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Here they farm Grenache, Cinsault, and Syrah on gravelly clay soils. A short maceration and aging in tank and neutral wood preserves the juicy red and black fruit character of the wine.

Tasting notes

Vibrant and rich red and dark fruits with vanilla and sweet liquorice notes. Soft but present tannins.

Winemaking

Hand harvested, destemmed, fermented in tank, 15 day maceration with daily rémontage. 5 months in tank and neutral wood barrels.

Food pairings

Roast Beef with an onion jus, herb crusted rack of lamb, Steak frites.