Roger Sabon, Chateauneuf Du Pape Reserve other_regions_australia led to relatively low yields

led to relatively low yields

too the style is quite restrained for a wine that in the past has played more on textural richness and volume

which effectively means that the Domaine owns 89% of the appellation

30% whole clusters and 80% new wood)

Roger Sabon, Chateauneuf Du Pape Reserve other_regions_australia led to relatively low yieldsInky ruby. Sexy, high pitched aromas of fresh red berries, potpourri and star anise show a hint of smokiness. Silky and expansive on the palate, offering intense raspberry and bitter cherry flavors and a strong suggestion of candied rose. Supple tannins meld smoothly with the wine's fruit on the incisive finish, which hangs on with very good tenacity and echoing floral character. Josh Raynolds