Roger Sabon

A fantastic estate that covers close to 44 acres throughout the appellation, Domaine Roger Sabon was created by Roger Sabon in 1952. The estate was taken over by Roger’s sons (Jean-Jacques, Denis and Gilbert) in 1976, and since 2001, the wines are made by Didier Negron, who is Jean-Jacques’ stepson. The estate produces upward of four red Chateauneufs in a given vintage and one white. JEB DUNNUCK

The Domaine was founded in 1952 and has grown slowly over the years with 18 hectares in Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Most of their holdings in Châteauneuf-du-Pape are located in the northeastern part of the appellation, where the soils are sandier with a high concentration of limestone. They also own a few parcels in the famous Le Crau famous region with its deep layer of galets (stones). Winemaker Didier Negron has made the wines at Domaine Roger Sabon since 2001. In recent years he has started to move back to aging the wines in concrete and large French oak foudres. They are fortunate to have very old planting of vines with some stretching back over 100 years of age. JON