95-100 / 100
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Vintage | 1998 |
Rating | 95-100 |
Region | Rhône |
Appellation | Châteauneuf du Pape |
Colour | Red |
Volume | 0.75 l |
Price | Less than 100 € |
Château | Janasse (de la) |
Country | France |
VDP Bouches du Rhône
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I suppose one could say this wine was made in a quasi-modern style given its blackpurple color and sweet nose of creme de cassis and raspberries. It is a great Chateauneuf du Pape, with power, elegance, immense purity, a majestic, multi-layered feel in the mouth, and a finish that lasts for 40+ seconds. Although it remains unevolved and somewhat grapy, everything is present for a fabulous evolution of two decades or more.