Roger Sabon, Chateauneuf Du Pape Reserve Vintage:2010 A smoky mineral nuance drives

A smoky mineral nuance drives the extremely long

the wine is polished

It fermented with indigenous yeasts for four to five weeks

Ceylon tea and sandalwood notions with tar

(from vines planted mostly in 1949)

Roger Sabon, Chateauneuf Du Pape Reserve Vintage:2010 A smoky mineral nuance drivesInky 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