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1998 Clos des Papes (96/100 Wine Spectator), 1998

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"Has a mature brick hint at the rim, but this is still very youthful, with an elegant, silky core of red and black currant fruit that holds the upper hand over the garrigue, graphite and licorice notes. The long, very fine-grained finish lets an alluring incense note peek in. A beauty, this is all about finesse and should cruise in the cellar. -
1998 Chateauneuf-du-Pape retrospective. Drink now through 2027."
96/100 Wine Spectator, Sept 2007


5 Stars, John Livingstone-Learmonth:
"Red at the centre of the robe, with a ruby top layer. Has a mocha, ground coffee aroma in the front rank, a little smoky prune running across the bouquet, some baked stones and the suggestion of the sun here. The palate is getting to a supple stage, yielding some of its reserve and softening. It is a little closed – has a refined nature, lengthens well and steadily. The texture is smoothing nicely, and the aftertaste brings in menthol, prune and licorice. This is starting to sing now. From 2010. 2026-28.
Previously April 2008 ***** ruby notes in the robe, but there is a pretty red within. The nose delivers coffee, with some sweetness, and hung game, as if it is emerging from a funky stage and heading for fruit clarity. This is an unusual, varied bouquet; after 2 hours, raisin and cake come through, after 6 hours the aroma is richer still. This is a textured, “en finesse wine, the richness presented with a discreet touch. There are mocha and coffee tones shimmering on the finish, with baked raisin tart adding a grounded note. While the nose is wide and full, the wine is refined and it has retained its little Grenache oiliness on the finish. It is about to strut more, and parade some defined wares. Strong marks for character. Not many wines made like this any more – where they keep unfurling treasures and nuances as they air over an extended time. 2024-26 April 2008.
Previously March 2005 ****(*) black fruit, prune, coffee bouquet, has the vertical shape of the vintage, that up and down, not broad form, and a mineral presence that is also found in other wines after 7 years. Holds well-integrated black fruit on palate, shows a near funky side. Is beefy vis-à-vis the 1999, and has good width and juice in it. Is evolving towards a peppery, mineral phase with cut on the finish, also licorice. Carries a rich texture, and there is a sense of moelleux present on the aftertaste. Good now, but will come and go, play hide and seek as it evolves. 14°5 2020-22 “A very Grenache year for us,” V.Avril March 2005.
Previously April 1999 (barrel, assembled to give an idea) ***** some red fruits that are elegant, like Paul and Vincent here, on the palate. The nose is sweet, quite dark and round, but full and well integrated between the varieties – kirsch, cherries present. Has a richly flavoured start, and this is a wine in a circle rather than a linear one. There is hidden fullness on the palate, and the Grenache fat comes through near the finish, with its oily texture. Good length, very rounded tannins. A pH of 3.60 indicates a keeping wine, the degree is 14.5°. Maybe it is nearer 1995 than 1990. April 1999."

55-65% Grenache, 20-25% Mourvèdre, 10-15% Syrah, 5% Counoise/Muscardin/Vaccarese, destemmed,2 daily pumping overs, first winter in vat, from March aged 54 hl barrel 12 months, then 2 months in vat after assembly, unfined, unfiltered.

From OWC. Cellared in UK. Inspected by Bid for Wine.

Pristine condition and excellent provenance.

Price shown is for 1 bottle.
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182554

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1998 Clos des Papes (96/100 Wine Spectator)

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France, South Australia, Coonawarra

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"Has a mature brick hint at the rim, but this is still very youthful, with an elegant, silky core of red and black currant fruit that holds the upper hand over the garrigue, graphite and licorice notes. The long, very fine-grained finish lets an alluring incense note peek in. A beauty, this is all about finesse and should cruise in the cellar. -
1998 Chateauneuf-du-Pape retrospective. Drink now through 2027."
96/100 Wine Spectator, Sept 2007


5 Stars, John Livingstone-Learmonth:
"Red at the centre of the robe, with a ruby top layer. Has a mocha, ground coffee aroma in the front rank, a little smoky prune running across the bouquet, some baked stones and the suggestion of the sun here. The palate is getting to a supple stage, yielding some of its reserve and softening. It is a little closed – has a refined nature, lengthens well and steadily. The texture is smoothing nicely, and the aftertaste brings in menthol, prune and licorice. This is starting to sing now. From 2010. 2026-28.
Previously April 2008 ***** ruby notes in the robe, but there is a pretty red within. The nose delivers coffee, with some sweetness, and hung game, as if it is emerging from a funky stage and heading for fruit clarity. This is an unusual, varied bouquet; after 2 hours, raisin and cake come through, after 6 hours the aroma is richer still. This is a textured, “en finesse wine, the richness presented with a discreet touch. There are mocha and coffee tones shimmering on the finish, with baked raisin tart adding a grounded note. While the nose is wide and full, the wine is refined and it has retained its little Grenache oiliness on the finish. It is about to strut more, and parade some defined wares. Strong marks for character. Not many wines made like this any more – where they keep unfurling treasures and nuances as they air over an extended time. 2024-26 April 2008.
Previously March 2005 ****(*) black fruit, prune, coffee bouquet, has the vertical shape of the vintage, that up and down, not broad form, and a mineral presence that is also found in other wines after 7 years. Holds well-integrated black fruit on palate, shows a near funky side. Is beefy vis-à-vis the 1999, and has good width and juice in it. Is evolving towards a peppery, mineral phase with cut on the finish, also licorice. Carries a rich texture, and there is a sense of moelleux present on the aftertaste. Good now, but will come and go, play hide and seek as it evolves. 14°5 2020-22 “A very Grenache year for us,” V.Avril March 2005.
Previously April 1999 (barrel, assembled to give an idea) ***** some red fruits that are elegant, like Paul and Vincent here, on the palate. The nose is sweet, quite dark and round, but full and well integrated between the varieties – kirsch, cherries present. Has a richly flavoured start, and this is a wine in a circle rather than a linear one. There is hidden fullness on the palate, and the Grenache fat comes through near the finish, with its oily texture. Good length, very rounded tannins. A pH of 3.60 indicates a keeping wine, the degree is 14.5°. Maybe it is nearer 1995 than 1990. April 1999."

55-65% Grenache, 20-25% Mourvèdre, 10-15% Syrah, 5% Counoise/Muscardin/Vaccarese, destemmed,2 daily pumping overs, first winter in vat, from March aged 54 hl barrel 12 months, then 2 months in vat after assembly, unfined, unfiltered.

From OWC. Cellared in UK. Inspected by Bid for Wine.

Pristine condition and excellent provenance.

Price shown is for 1 bottle.
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182554

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1998 Clos des Papes (96/100 Wine Spectator)

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1 bottles, 75cl each

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Duty Paid

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Red

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France, South Australia, Coonawarra

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Into Neck

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