The 2012 'Réserve Auguste Favier’ is a bit more expressive than the classic Châteauneuf-du-Pape bottling from Saint Préfert. This offers intense aromas of freshly crushed blackberries and ripe plums followed by fresh minerals, floral, lavender and rosemary notes. On the pallet this offers a rich texture with rich velvety layers all supported by gorgeous round tannins and a wonderful mouth feel. This shows wonderful finesse and remains beautifully balanced all the way through the long lingering finish. A fantastic wine from Isabel Ferrando and although this already showing lovely characteristics, it will prove to be age worthy with a bright future ahead. (2018-2028) - December, 2014 (JD)
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Wine Specifications:
Report Date: December, 2014
Estimated Value: $65
Vintage: 2012
Drinking Window: 2018-2028
Producer: Domaine Saint Préfert
Country: France
Region: Rhône
Appellation: Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Importer: Skurnik Wines
Report Date: December, 2014
Estimated Value: $65
Vintage: 2012
Drinking Window: 2018-2028
Producer: Domaine Saint Préfert
Country: France
Region: Rhône
Appellation: Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Importer: Skurnik Wines