Roger Sabon Châteauneuf-du-Pape Les Secret des Sabon - 2001 (750ml) Ruth Chris 89% from Grand Cru villages

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

concentrated wine that should evolve more slowly than the 1990

Magnums should be less evolved

it should age gracefully in the manner of a Domaine Dujac Clos Saint Denis

planted on white volcanic ash called Tufa

Roger Sabon Châteauneuf-du-Pape Les Secret des Sabon - 2001 (750ml) Ruth Chris 89% from Grand Cru villagesThis 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