The only white presented, the 2012 Chateauneuf du Pape Renaissance Blanc is a beauty! Made from equal parts Grenache, Clairette, Roussanne and Bourboulenc and aged all in foudre, it gives up gorgeously pure, fresh aromas and flavors of white peach, flowers and background minerality that emerges with additional time in the glass. Medium-bodied, fresh and focused on the palate, with a finesse-driven style, it is well worth checking out and deserves a classy meal. Drink now-2016. 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. In addition, they release a solid Cotes du Rhone and Lirac. Importer: Eric Solomon, European Cellars, Charlotte, NC: tel. (704) 358-1565