Roger Sabon Châteauneuf-du-Pape “Les Olivets”
2003 / 750 ml.
Ratings Key:
- SP Wine Spectator
- WE Wine Enthusiast
- OT Other Review Service
- RP Robert Parker’s The Wine Advocate
- ST Stephen Tanzer’s International Wine Cellar
- Gold Premier Gold - Best Value*
- Plat Premier Platinum - Our Highest Recommendation
- * as rated by our staff
Published Reviews
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90 pts. Wine Spectator: September 30, 2005
Ripe and racy, with blackberry and black cherry fruit riding along a strong, stony underpinning. Floral and tar hints as well, with a slightly firm, lengthy finish. Best from 2006 through 2015.
- 89
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89–91 pts. Robert Parker’s The Wine Advocate: December, 2004
The 2003 Châteauneuf-du-Pape les Olivets performed beautifully in this vintage. A classic Provençal red, it offers a dark ruby/garnet color as well as peppery notes of garrigue, new saddle leather, black cherries, plums, and figs, medium to full body, a supple texture, and loads of glycerin and fruit. This seductive effort can be drunk upon release or cellared for 7–10 years.
- 88
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88 pts. Robert Parker’s The Wine Advocate: February, 2006
The 2003 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Les Olivets has a dark plum/garnet color and a big, sweet, spicy, earthy nose with hints of Provençal herbs, tapenade, pepper, and spicy black cherries and currants. It is soft, round, and ideal for drinking over the next 6–7 years.
Staff Picks
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Kevin McPartland: May 3, 2009
From the acclaimed 2003 vintage, this wine opens up with good spice on the nose, with sweet strawberries. It is medium in body and has flavors of Champagne raspberries and red plums. Drink this one over the next 3–5 years.
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