Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cuvée Prestige Roger Sabon (Domaine) 2015
15%
0.75L
Intensity
Lot presentation
Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cuvée Prestige Roger Sabon (Domaine) 2015
The wine
A good wine for ageing, cuvée Prestige is a blend of Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre, Counoise and Vaccarèse which are grown in a sustainable way on clay-chalk rich soil. They are harvested by hand and carefully sorted before being fermented using temperature control. Colours and tannins are extracted slowly and regularly during the one-month maceration process. The wine is aged for eighteen months in large oak barrels (40 and 25hl). This wine has a deep hue, an expressive and elegant nose which mixes red and black candied fruit, with empyreumatic, spicy notes as well as notes of black olives. Tannins are present and taut. They contribute to the impression of power and length.
About the Producer Roger Sabon
Created in 1952 by Roger Sabon, the eponymous domaine in Châteauneuf-du-Pape has several parcels on a range of terroirs and therefore has a large range of cuvées. The terroirs have the famous “galets roulés” and sandy limestone soils. All the wines have their own unique personality. They offer wonderful balance between tannic structure, acidity and natural freshness. They stand out for their expressive character. Today the domaine is managed by Denis and his son Julien who practice sustainable agriculture.
Detailed characteristics
Quantity: 1 bottle
Level: 1 NormalObservation: 1 Slightly marked labelOrigin: private individual
Type of cellar: underground, natural cellar
Recoverable VAT: no
Original wooden case / Original case: no
French customs seal: no
Alcohol percentage: 15 %
Region: Rhone Valley
Appellation: Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Owner: Roger Sabon (Domaine)
Vintage: 2015
Colour: red
Service temperature: 16°
Size (in ha): 17 hectares
Intensity: classic
Leading aroma: black fruit
Tasting occasion: food-friendly wine