A favourite Châteauneuf-du-Pape producer of Robert Parker, Domaine Roger Sabon, established in 1952 produces a modern style of wine, with the Cuvée Les Olivets a stunning fruit forward Cuvée from vines over 50 years of age. A bright ruby colour. Toasted, furry, brothy and undergrowth nose. Ripe tannins are assorted with ripe black cherry on the palate. With previous vintages rated as high as 99 points by Robert Parker - it shows the remarkable consistency of Roger Sabon's wines - Just exceptiona

A White Châteauneuf-du-Pape of great elegance and complexity from the highly regarded producer Roger Sabon. Hand harvested in the coolness of the morning, a blend of Roussane, Grenache Blanc, Bourboulenc & Clairette, the 'Renaissance' has a deeply aromatic and honeyed nose, with as gorgeous rich mouthfeel.  Taste Pale gold with an aromatic nose dominated by frangipane, very ripe white fruits and  hazelnut. Rounded and a honeyed length. About the Producer “The style here is a brilliant combi

92 Points - Falstaff. "Strong ruby, purple reflections, discreet brightening on the rim. Delicate vanilla and roasted aromas, a hint of toffee with dark berries in the background. Juicy and powerful, yet elegant with fine fruit sweetness, vivid, somewhat demanding tannins and a mineral-salty finish. It still needs a few years: generously built." Taste Melted liquorice, earth, and ground herb notes as well as a swatch of blackberry and black cherry fruit. With medium to full body, ripe tannins, a

94 Points - Andreas Larsson. "Dark garnet colour with a purple hue. Pure and nuanced nose with ripe Grenache notes, sweet plum, raspberry, garrigue and fine tobacco. Dense but rounded palate with good proportions, ripe tannin giving freshness, ample fruit with wild berry notes, tobacco, pepper and a long warm finish. This is a property to buy from before pricing jumps." Taste "Ripe and focused, with a beam of raspberry puree and plum compote that is carried by mouthwatering red liquorice and sin

94-95 Points - James Suckling. A benchmark for Châteauneuf du Pape, the Vieux Télégraphe has been run by the Brunier family for five generations, since 1891. The flagship of the great estate is the 2018 Châteauneuf Du Pape and it could quite possibly be one of the longest lived wines in the 2018 vintage, which in general, is a charming, forward vintage geared for consumption in the first decade of life.  Wine Press Ratings 94-95 Points - James Suckling "The finished blend that is now aging anoth

96 Points - James Suckling. - A benchmark for Châteauneuf du Pape, the Vieux Télégraphe has been run by the Brunier family for five generations, since 1891. "Immediately a sense of darker fruit in this vintage. The nose has closed up a little since tasting in barrel. It has some reserved, sanguine notes and an essence-like raspberry core. Some stones and chalk here, too. Very long and focused palate. The grenache is singing here. Dense but soft and supple tannins, the product of thick, healthy s