Domaine Roger Sabon - The Secret of the Sabons 2009
Domaine Roger Sabon is located in Châteauneuf-du-Pape, in the Southern Rhône . The estate was founded in 1952 by Roger Sabon, and passed down through generations. The Châteauneuf-du-Pape vineyard extends over 18 hectares spread over 14 plots. The family also owns 12 hectares in Lirac, 6 hectares in Côtes-du-Rhône and 14 hectares in Vin de France.
Le Secret des Sabon is made from Grenache (5% of which comes from very old vines). The harvest is manual, sorted and then destemmed. Fermentation and maceration lasts 1 month, with daily pumping over and some punching down. The wine is aged for 18 months in tapered vats .
Grape variety: 100% Grenache