Description
Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2012 – Domaine Saint Préfert
Réserve Auguste Favier
The Réserve Auguste Favier 2012 from Domaine Saint Préfert is a flagship cuvée that magnificently embodies the spirit of Châteauneuf-du-Pape, combining power, richness, and remarkable depth. Crafted predominantly from Grenache, complemented by Syrah and Cinsault, this cuvée is renowned for its voluptuous style, aromatic intensity, and silky texture. The 2012 vintage, balanced and harmonious, allowed optimal ripeness while preserving freshness and clarity.
The wine displays a deep, luminous purple color, signaling a cuvée still youthful yet beautifully expressive. The nose is intense and generous, offering aromas of ripe raspberry, crushed strawberry, black cherry, intertwined with notes of garrigue herbs, licorice, sweet spices, dried flowers, and a subtle smoky touch. On the palate, the Réserve Auguste Favier 2012 stands out with its velvety texture, wrapped, polished tannins, and amplitude balanced by remarkable finesse. The ripe red and black fruits mingle with hints of pepper, thyme, and cocoa, forming a rich, harmonious profile. The finish is long, warm, and elegant, leaving a deep and refined impression.
Today, this cuvée shows intensity, charm, and generosity — a Châteauneuf-du-Pape expressive and already approachable, yet still endowed with excellent ageing potential. A superb bottle that perfectly reflects the sensual, complex, and authentically southern identity of Domaine Saint Préfert.
Caractéristiques
| Castle / Estate / House | Domaine de Saint-Prefert |
| Designation | Châteauneuf du Pape |
| Capacity (cl) | 75 |
| Color | Red |
| Vintage (year) | 2012 |
| Référence | FD21 |
