Domaine de la Roquette Chateauneuf du Pape AC

Domaine la Roquette Chateauneuf-du-Pape from France, Rhone, Chateauneuf-du-Pape by Domaine la Roquette (12 x 75 cl)

Softer tannins than usual render this fine-scented rhone delicious to drink now. (12 x 75 cl)

Domaine de la Presidente Chateauneuf du Pape Rouge AC from France, Rhone, Chateauneuf-du-Pape by Domaine de la Presidente Saint Cecile les Vignes

Domaine de la Presidente Chateauneuf du Pape Rouge AC from France, Rhone, Chateauneuf-du-Pape by Domaine de la Presidente Saint Cecile les Vignes (6 x 75 cl)

Chateau de Vaudieu Chateauneuf du Pape Rouge from France, Rhone, Chateauneuf-du-Pape by Chateau de Vaudieu Chateauneuf-du-Pape (6 x 75 cl)

Domaine de la Solitude Chateauneuf du Pape from France, Rhone, Chateauneuf-du-Pape by Domaine de la Solitude (6 x 75 cl)

A domaine is not the sum of their interests. It is the sum of their gifts. St. Exupery’s beautiful words could have been written for the Sabons, proprietors of Domaine de la Janasse. Aimé Sabon first established his cellar in 1973 and now owns a total of 50ha including 13ha in Châteauneuf-du-Pape. The best sites are planted on a mix of galet stones, sands and clay and provide exceptional fruit. Since taking over the winemaking from his father in 1991, Christophe Sabon has set this 45 hectare property on the road to becoming the Beaucastel of the future. Tiny yields from the old vines give great intensity of fruit, while the flavours are preserved by temperature control, and expertly sculpted by judicious us of barrique. Christophe’s talent is to express the brightness and intensity of the grape, and capture all the nuances of terroir. Sourced from hand harvested, very old Grenache vines planted in the single vineyard 'Chaupin' which was planted in 1912 on sand and clay soils. The yields are a low 30-32 hl /ha and the grapes are picked and sorted by hand with partial destalking . Maceration is for 21 days with a manual pumping over every 24hrs, oak ageing is for 12 months, 70% in large old barrels and 20% in 1/4 new barriques. Good ruby red coloured wine with ripe, serious aromas of currant, chocolate, liquorice and Provencal herbs. Fat and dense but fresh and stylish, with a lively mineral quality and solid ripe acidity. Finishes with very smooth tannins. (6 x 75 cl)

A domaine is not the sum of their interests. It is the sum of their gifts. St. Exupery’s beautiful words could have been written for the Sabons, proprietors of Domaine de la Janasse. Aimé Sabon first established his cellar in 1973 and now owns a total of 50ha including 13ha in Châteauneuf-du-Pape. The best sites are planted on a mix of galet stones, sands and clay and provide exceptional fruit. Since taking over the winemaking from his father in 1991, Christophe Sabon has set this 45 hectare property on the road to becoming the Beaucastel of the future. Tiny yields from the old vines give great intensity of fruit, while the flavours are preserved by temperature control, and expertly sculpted by judicious us of barrique. Christophe’s talent is to express the brightness and intensity of the grape, and capture all the nuances of terroir. Maceratuion lasts between 15 and 18 days with a manual pumping over every 24hrs. Ageing is then undertaken in large oak barrels and in 1/3 new barriques . This Deep red-ruby wine is a blend of 75% Grenache, 15% Syrah and 10% Mourvedre has fruit-driven aromas of cassis, redcurrant, smoke and spice. Soft, lush and ripe, with enticing fruit and good balance. Easy going, generous and balanced for early drinking appeal.

A characteristic Southern Rhone red made in the traditional style giving a spicy and rich taste with a solid amount of tannin, while still being generous and open in style. (6 x 75 cl)