Roger Sabon - Le Secret des Sabon 2014
95/100
Wine Spectator
94/100
Robert Parker
92-94/100
Vinous
"Prestige!"
" Among the top two or three wines of the vintage and as good as Grenache could be in 2014, Châteauneuf du Pape Le Secret des Sabon (95% Grenache and 5% other authorized varieties) offers a superbly mature, medium-bodied to full-bodied wine with pure, complex aromas of black cherry, licorice, blackcurrant, and garrigue. It has a beautiful Grenache character, solid depth on the mid-palate, and soft tannins on the finish. A vintage wine that will age well for a decade." (Wine Advocate - Jeb Dunnuck)
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Eye
Deep ruby red color
Mouth
Ample and generous, a pure expression of Grenache's elegance, with a masterful balance between freshness and structured tannins.
Serve
At 16-18°C
Drink before
2026
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy with Provençal stew, game, coq au vin, leg of lamb with herbs...
Bettane & Desseauve
Winery rated 1*Star (A serious, recommendable production, consistent with what one would expect from its appellation(s))
About the estate:
The vineyard of this very old Châteauneuf family is divided into numerous plots, located in different areas of the appellation, from La Crau to Cabrières, via Courthézon. Grenache is the dominant grape variety, although it is slightly less prevalent in the reserve cuvée.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Wine rating (2016 guide) 94/100 (Outstanding wine)
Rated Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
About wine:
Among the top two or three wines of the vintage and as good as Grenache could produce in 2014, Châteauneuf du Pape Le Secret des Sabon (95% Grenache and 5% other authorized varieties) offers a superbly mature, medium-bodied to full-bodied wine with pure, complex aromas of black cherry, licorice, blackcurrant, and garrigue. It has a beautiful Grenache character, solid depth on the mid-palate, and soft tannins on the finish. A vintage wine that will age well for a decade.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Rated estate (2020 guide) 1*Star (Up-and-coming stars or quality winemakers producing good wines; you won't be disappointed when tasting the wines from these estates)
About the estate:
The Sabons are one of the oldest families in Châteauneuf-du-Pape. But each generation is different from the last: in the past, the wines from this estate were made from uncrushed grapes; today, they are partially crushed. Between classicism and modernity, the wines give pride of place to Grenache. The entire range shows surprising consistency, focused on the search for great maturity. Here, the greater the wine, the more refined it must be, and this with great naturalness.
Wine Spectator
Wine rated 95/100 (Exceptional wine)
Rated Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Wine Spectator)
Vinous
Wine rated 92-94/100