Roger Sabon Châteauneuf-du-Pape Les Secret des Sabon - 2001 (750ml) Size:750ml lovely integration of oak

lovely integration of oak

Unexpected and daring

Hats off to Ben Glaetzer for producing an extraordinary portfolio

It boasts a staggering bouquet of violets and other spring flowers intermixed with licorice

a layered mouthfeel

Roger Sabon Châteauneuf-du-Pape Les Secret des Sabon - 2001 (750ml) Size:750ml lovely integration of oakThis was more than made up for by the 2001 Chateauneuf du Pape le Secret du Sabon, which was insanely good. Still inky in color (as are most of the top 2001s), it has incredible aromas of cassis, licorice, red wine marinade, roasted meats and bouquet garni that flow to a full bodied, massive, yet seamless and layered wine that never puts a foot wrong. I don't know if I prefer it over the '07 or '10, but its monumental stuff, without a doubt. A