Domaine Roger Sabon
"Le Secret des Sabon" 2016
AOC Chateauneuf du Pape

LEIDER AUSVERKAUFT - SOLD OUT

Presse / Kritik
Wine Advocate: 96+ / 100 Punkte
"I tasted the 2016 Chateauneuf-du-Pape le Secret de Sabon blind, alongside the other 2016s from this fine estate, and failed to discern a huge difference between it and the impressive Prestige or Reserve bottlings. I don't doubt that time will prove my rating to be conservative, hence the + sign. Winemaker Didier Negron retained some stems in this cuvee, and they show for the moment in its slightly herbal-minty notes, but they're balanced by ripe Grenache fruit that suggests apricot and plum. Lavender and thyme join in on the creamy, lush finish of this full-bodied but elegant offering. Anticipated maturity: 2020-2035."
Wine Spectator: 97 / 100 Punkte
"Gorgeous, with warm ganacha and steeped plum aromas enlivened by bright anise and floral hints. Leading into a core of raspberry, blackberry and plum fruit that is pure and racy through the lengthy finish. Dense but sleek, showing great cut and drive. Best from 2020 through 2045."
Decanter: 95 / 100 Punkte
"Aromas of wild strawberry , violets and raspberry. Classic Chateauneuf Grenache fruit expression of detail and freshness. It's full bodied, lowing and concentrated, with piercing acidity and good density of ripe tannins. Perfect balance and great harmony, with a long pure mineral finish."
J. Dunnuck: 95-97 / 100 Punkte
"I always find a purity and voluptuousness in this tiny field blend from Sabon, and this 2016 Chateauneuf-du-Pape Le Secret des Sabon is no exception. Kirsch liquer, spring flowers, violets, garrigue and toasted bread notes give way to a full-bodied, ethereally textured, seamless yet concentrated style. I miss some of the over the top exuberance this cucee has shown in the past, yet this is still an incredible wine!"
J. Livingstone-Learmonth: 4,5 / 6 Sterne (Leading 2016 Chateauneuf-du-Pape Reds)
"solid, crunched, intense juice..."

Das Weingut
Der Name Sabon ist bereits seit dem 16. Jh. mit dem Weinbau an der südlichen Rhone verbunden. Und so zählt Roger Sabon zu den großen Traditionalisten der Region, die die althergebrachten Methoden pflegen, wie z.B. die Verwendung von Fudern (also keine Barriques). Wenn allerdings Verbesserungen möglich sind, ist man stets aufgeschlossen, sinnvolle und behutsame Änderungen vorzunehmen. So werden seit Neuem die Trauben vor der Maische komplett entrappt, d.h. von Stielen und Stengeln befreit, um so weitaus weniger „sperrige“, sondern viel weicherer, seidigere Weine zu erzeugen, ohne dabei an Komplexität und Charakter zu verlieren.