Sablet is one of several villages in the southern Rhône Valley that produce wines that are a cut above simple Côtes du Rhône quality. The local soils are made up of a combination of clay, flint and limestone. Grenache is the most important grape in this region, but it’s often blended with some Syrah, Cinsault and Carignan. The very prestigious Grenache appellation of Gigondas adjoins the village of Sablet.

Domaine de Cabasse is owned by Alfred and Antoinette Haeni, who have been making wine for about 20 years and also operate a small hotel and restaurant on the property. For the most part, Alfred oversees the vineyard and winemaking while Antoinette manages the rest of the business.