2001 Domaine Roger Sabon Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cuvée Prestige
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Still drinking nicely, but perhaps just a bit past its peak, the 2001 Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee Prestige shows brick at the rim, with hints of decay impinging on scents of pressed flowers, black cherries and roasted meat. Full-bodied, silky and still long on the finish, it should be consumed in the near future.
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Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
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Impressive, the 2001 Roger Sabon Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cuvée Prestige is drinking beautifully, if not on the young side, showing rich cassis and plum fruit with complementing notes of smoked garrigue, saddle leather, licorice, and pot roast aromas on the nose. This leads to a medium to full bodied wine that has a full, rich texture, superb balance, good mid-palate depth, and a long, classic finish that has a chocolaty edge. Just textbook Châteauneuf that is just now coming into maturity, this should continue to impress for another decade easily. Very well done and a great showing.
Dark red. Slightly funky aromas of black fruits and leather. Silky and suave on entry, then youthfully primary in the mid-palate, even a bit medicinal, with flavors of dark berries, black cherry and menthol. Began a bit clenched but showed more texture as it opened in the glass. Finishes with ripe, building tannins and very good persistence.