Roger Sabon, Chateauneuf Du Pape Reserve other_regions_australia 30% whole clusters and 80%

30% whole clusters and 80% new wood)

but there's ample fruit for balance

The mid-palate is quite supple and round with good concentration to the solidly complex middle weight flavors that possess good balance and length if not much in the way of refinement on the notably firm finish

intensity and volume to the solidly well-concentrated flavors that possess plenty of mouth coating dry extract that imparts a velvety texture to the balanced and mildly austere finish

too the style is quite restrained for a wine that in the past has played more on textural richness and volume

Roger Sabon, Chateauneuf Du Pape Reserve other_regions_australia 30% whole clusters and 80%Inky 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