Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee Le Secret des Sabon 2005

Intro: The 2005 Cuvée Le Secret des Sabon is a standout vintage from the estate, produced in extremely limited quantities (2,000 bottles) from very old vines. It’s described as “a brilliant success and easily in the top handful of wines in the vintage.” The wine delivers depth, power, dark fruit, garrigue herbs, licorice and mineral intensity balanced by freshness and finesse. “Le Secret des Sabon” is the estate’s most limited cuvée, often only a few hundred cases each year, sourced from the oldest vines and selected barrels.

Region: Rhône Valley || Winery: Domaine Roger Sabon

Grapes: 95% Grenache and 5% Other permitted varieties

Aging: Aged 18 months in demi muids (French oak tanks) and old oak containers

ABV: 15% || Decant: 30–60 minutes || Serving Temp: 16-18°C

Pairing: Roast duck breast with berry or plum jus; venison or other game in a wild mushroom and herb sauce

Tasting Notes: The 2005 Châteauneuf du Pape Cuvée Le Secret des Sabon, Roger Sabon shows a deep ruby color with a purple rim. The nose is complex, offering black raspberry, cassis, garrigue herbs, licorice, and warm spice. Full bodied and structured on the palate, it delivers rich dark fruit, polished tannins, and notable minerality with finesse. The finish is long and layered, showing the depth of a wine built for 20+ years; now mature yet still vibrant