Roger Sabon, Chateauneuf Du Pape Reserve other_regions_australia The mid-palate is quite supple

The mid-palate is quite supple and round with good concentration to the solidly complex middle weight flavors that possess good balance and length if not much in the way of refinement on the notably firm finish

led to relatively low yields

but there is enough texture here to soften its effects

30% whole clusters and 80% new wood)

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

Roger Sabon, Chateauneuf Du Pape Reserve other_regions_australia The mid-palate is quite suppleInky 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