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Vintage | Wine 1998 |
Region | Rhône |
Appellation | Châteauneuf du Pape |
Colour | Red |
Volume | 0.75 l |
Country | France |
Château | Bosquet des Papes |
Country | France |
Pauillac
Riesling
Pessac Leognan
DOMAINE PEYRE ROSE Clos des Cistes 1998
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DOMAINE DE LA ROMANEE CONTI Marey Monge 1998
Romanée Saint Vivant
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VDP Hérault
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The deep rubyplum-colored 1998 Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee Classique is a dense, concentrated, muscular effort with an intense aromatic profile offering dried Provencal herbs, new saddle leather, melted licorice, roasted meats, and copious quantities of black fruits. Full-bodied, powerful, ripe, and dense, it is best cellared for 2-3 years and drunk over the following 15.
Lovely. Shows typical Châteauneuf character, withroasted, toasted and grilled notes in a supplepackage. Full of ripe plum and sweet but firmtannins, it's full-bodied and deeply satisfying,retaining its textbook personality through thelingering finish. Top 100 Wine Year: 2000 Rank: 29