2012 Les Olivets, Domaine Roger Sabon
Red • Rhône Valley • Châteuneuf-du-Pape AOC • France • Grenache, Syrah, Cinsault • 92/100 Stephen Tanzer, 91/100 Wine Spectator, 16/20 Jancis Robinson
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2012 Les Olivets, Domaine Roger Sabon, Côtes-du-Rhône, France, Châteauneuf-du-Pape
The wines are the fruit of an intimate dialogue between the winemaker and each parcel of land. In the mystery of the cellars, Didier and Jean-Jacques Sabon extract, according to a secret alchemy, the subtle potential of the vineyard.
The vinification is carried out according to the requirements of a centenary knowledge , preserving flavors and oriented to express all the flavors of each grape variety. Clay and limestone soil and pebbles.
Grenache is the main grape variety, completed by Syrah and Cinsault.
Rigorous selection of grapes at harvest. Vinification in vats with temperature control . Fermentation, lasting around twenty days, allows progressive extraction of tannins, through the practice of daily pumping over and cuts.
The wine is matured in 40hl casks for a period of 15 months.
- Name:
- Les Olivets, Domaine Roger Sabon
- Appelation:
- Châteuneuf-du-Pape AOC
- Country:
- France
- Region:
- Rhône Valley
- Type:
- Red
- Vintage:
- 2012
- Varietal:
- Grenache, Syrah, Cinsault
- Content:
- 750 ml
- Degree of alcohol:
- 15,0%
- Expert Rating:
- Our price per bottle:
- €27,90
- Type:
- Cardinal red with deep concentration and bright mirror
- Nose:
- Nose by rest: discrete black fruit. After aeration: grilled and meaty, north cherries, orange peel and vanilla.
- Taste:
- Fresh and powerful attack, good balance between power and finesse, very juicy, moderate final with enjoyable memory
- Dishes suggestions:
- Rabbit, pot-au-feu with chicken, chicken livers sautéed, slightly spiced grilled meat
- To drink from:
- 2015
- To drink until:
- 2025
- Service Temperature:
- 17°C
- Delivery:
- Once you’ve completed your order you’ll receive an order confirmation email. Then, when your order leaves our warehouse you’ll receive a shipping confirmation email that includes a code to track the status of your order.
- Billing:
- Your invoice will be automatically sent to you after your purchase. Please fill in the usual information while placing your order (name, address, VAT number). You can also contact us through: support@upperwine.com.
- Returns:
- Please check the status of the case and bottles upon delivery. If you want to return your order, please send an email to support@upperwine.com. Returns will only be accepted in their original and closed packaging.
- Packaging:
- All bottles are repackaged in shock-absorbing packaging designed for the transport of wine.