2009 Roger Sabon "Secret de Sabon" Ch̢teauneuf-du-Pape We'll see what the future

We'll see what the future brings--it won't be an unqualified success for Soalheiro if it does not hold well for a decade or much more--but I don't think there will be any problem here in that regard

Made from 70% Pinot Noir and 30% Chardonnay from mostly Grand Cru vineyard sites

sweet cherries

the biggest news at Ridge is Paul Draper's retirement

Piedirosso-typical herbaceous notes greet the nose

2009 Roger Sabon "Secret de Sabon" Ch̢teauneuf-du-Pape We'll see what the futureDark, with very alluring espresso and smoke notes weaving through the dense flavors of fig paste, currant preserves, Black Forest cake and melted licorice. Features intense graphite and black tea notes on the finish, which is packed for now, but has good underlying racy acidity. Best from 2012 through 2024. 275 cases made.