Roger Sabon Châteauneuf-du-Pape Les Secret des Sabon - 2001 (750ml) Ruth Chris inside the Bodega Emperatriz Eugenia

inside the Bodega Emperatriz Eugenia in Jerez de la Frontera

Magnums should be less evolved

89% from Grand Cru villages and 11% from Premier Crus

planted on white volcanic ash called Tufa

he worked his vineyards and produced wines that he sold to the big exporting houses

Roger Sabon Châteauneuf-du-Pape Les Secret des Sabon - 2001 (750ml) Ruth Chris inside the Bodega Emperatriz EugeniaThis 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