Châteauneuf-du-Pape
The 1998 vintage would appear to be a great and very spicy vintage characterized by aromas of over-ripeness. Wines from that year often show a harmony between alcohol and tannin that makes them greedy, rich and powerful.
note
Sight
Deep red with garnet highlights.
Smell
Ripe black fruit, liquorice, garrigue and black pepper.
Taste
Silky tannins, lovely freshness that persists on the finish.
Terroir
Representative of the appellation’s terroirs: rolled pebbles on the surface ; clay, sand and limestone at depth.
Vinification and ageing
Vinification
Total destemming and partial crushing. Vinification in truncated wooden vats and traditional concrete vats.
Aging
Single aging in concrete vats to preserve freshness and fruit.
Food and wine pairing
Pan-fried porcini mushrooms – Roasted guinea fowl with scrubland herbs – Roast wild boar
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Aging potential Drinking beautifully now
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Service Decant and serve at 15°C
SUGGESTIONS
from your wine merchant
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