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Vintage | Wine 1998 |
Region | Rhône |
Appellation | Châteauneuf du Pape |
Colour | Red |
Volume | 0.75 l |
Country | France |
Château | Château La Nerthe |
Country | France |
LOUIS JADOT Clos Saint Jacques 1998
Gevrey Chambertin
Margaux
CHÂTEAU PAPE CLEMENT BLANC 1998
Pessac Leognan
DOMAINE DE MARCOUX Vieilles Vignes 1998
Châteauneuf du Pape
Margaux
DOMAINE PEYRE ROSE Clos Syrah Leone 1998
Coteaux du Languedoc
Cornas
CHÂTEAU GRAND PUY LACOSTE 1998
Pauillac
The 1998, which has put on considerable weight since I first tasted it, is a blend of 39% Grenache, 37% Mourvedre, and 24% Syrah. It possesses a dense purple color as well as a glorious bouquet of blackberry liqueur intermixed with aromas of white flowers, licorice, and hints of minerals and garrigue. Full-bodied, chewy, and thick, its enormous wealth of fruit and glycerin conceals substantial tannin. To my taste, this classic is the greatest Des Cadettes made to date (but watch out for the 2001!).
The top cuvee of the most majestic estate in Chateauneuf du Pape, Chateau de la Nerthe, the Cuvee des Cadettes is only made in the finest years. The ideal production desired by administrator Alain Dugas is 1,000-1,500 cases. The blend changes from year to year, but it generally includes a high percentage of Mourvedre.