Roger Sabon, Chateauneuf Du Pape Reserve other_regions_australia rustic character

rustic character

but there is enough texture here to soften its effects

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

Roger Sabon, Chateauneuf Du Pape Reserve other_regions_australia rustic characterInky 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