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Domaine Saint Préfert is a small Châteauneuf-du-Pape estate farmed by Isabel Ferrando, who has emerged as one of the appellation's most thoughtful and quality-focused producers since taking over the family domaine in the early 2000s. The estate farms approximately 14 hectares, including parcels of old-vine Grenache, Clairette, and Bourboulenc, producing both the regular Châteauneuf-du-Pape rouge and the prestige white-wine cuvée Réserve Auguste Favier — named for Ferrando's grandfather who established the domaine and planted the oldest vine material. The Auguste Favier blanc, produced from Clairette vines exceeding 80 years of age, is the estate's most celebrated wine and a benchmark for traditional Châteauneuf-du-Pape blanc from aged indigenous varieties. At auction, 112 lots average $69 per bottle — modest — reflecting the estate's accessible production scale and relatively low international profile despite consistently strong critical scores. The Auguste Favier blanc trades at $80–$130 for top vintages; the regular rouge at $40–$60. Isabel Ferrando's farming approach is certified organic, with a strong focus on soil health, dry-farming, and old-vine preservation that produces the low natural yields characteristic of traditional Châteauneuf without irrigation supplements. Wine Advocate has awarded 93–96 points to the Auguste Favier across multiple vintages. Rosback's approach of building direct relationships with growers rather than owning vineyards allows him to respond quickly to market and vintage conditions, adjusting his sourcing each year to produce the most interesting possible single-vineyard selection.