The outstanding 2010 Vin De Pays Viognier, aged in tank (66%) and old oak (34%), could easily be mistaken for a Condrieu selling for four times the price. Crisp acids, fresh lychee nut and apricot marmalade make an appearance in this wonderful, medium-bodied, fragrant, fruity white. Enjoy it over the next year. This impeccably run estate, in the capable hands of Christophe Sabon, his sister Isabelle, and their father, is one of the superstars of the southern Rhone Valley. Over the last 12-15 years, the quality of the wines has gone from strength to strength, with brilliant wines being produced in all price categories. They make sumptuous, complex, world-class red, white and rose Cotes du Rhones, and year-in and year-out, their Chateauneuf du Papes are among the top three or four wines of the vintage. Tasting two great vintages (2009 and 2010) from the Sabons was one of the most thrilling tastings I have had this year. My tasting began with some unbelievable Cotes du Rhones. Importer: Eric Solomon, European Selections, Charlotte, NC; tel. (704) 358-1565