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Chateauneuf-du-Pape Beaucastel 1998 - 96 Parker points , 1998

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Chateauneuf-du-Pape Beaucastel 1998 - 96 Parker points

Parker rates at 96 points (2003) and states:
The 1998 is unquestionably one of the great modern day Beaucastels, but because of its high Grenache content, it is different from some of the other classics.
Accessible is the spectacular 1998 Beaucastel Chateauneuf du Pape. This effort includes more Grenache (40%) in the final blend, as well as 20% Mourvedre, 10% Syrah, 10% Counoise, and the balance from other authorized grape varietals.

It is an explosively rich, remarkably flattering Beaucastel, even after bottling. Bottled early in the summer, the 1998 is flamboyant, no doubt because of the larger than normal percentage of Grenache. It boasts explosive richness, thick, juicy blackberry and kirsch liqueur, smoke, licorice, roasted meats, and truffles. The acidity seems low (analytically it is the same as 1999), and the wine fat, full-bodied, and intense. It will be hard to stay away from this wine, even though it will evolve for 25-30 years.

JLL rates at a full ****** and comments:
1998
the robe is starting to turn to tile, though there is red at the centre. This has an impressive bouquet – it is curved, ripe, convex, has a pretty richness in it, some “floral farmyard” as well, a good combo. After two hours, there is a salty breeze – very good. The palate is serene – this is at a great moment, is tasty solo – an extremely good sign. Shows juicy late moments. Has a fine texture, a stately togetherness, fresh length. Super wine, singing well now – it is bright, generous, stylish. Really impressive – Grand Vin – it has reached that station after quite a long journey. In its early middle age. 13.5°. “This was an iconic Grenache year – we went up to 40%, and it was also the biggest crop since 1970. It isn`t a traditional Beaucastel, but it is a traditional Châteauneuf-du-Pape,” Pierre Perrin. 2029-32 May 2011, Maldives Previously Nov 2007 ***** the robe still holds a good red core, and is very bright. Has a muted, even, very knit red fruit aroma, with a pretty bit of toffee, and a declaration of ripe fruit hanging in the air. Is promising, with red fruits offering potential for more variety. There is a good, tight attack, a real intense weave on this. The flavour comes in a soaked red cherry style with abundant richness inset. It is reaching a measured stage, but is wholesome and still primary. The red fruit softens up towards the finish. Given its abundant energy, it can move along and evolve very well. There is a little late heat. As the air enters it, it loses some of its acidity, and takes on a more soft and sweet nature. 2024-26. Tasted blind. Again, a supple, oily texture and fruit notes such as soaked red cherry denote the shift of style from the later 1990s here. Nov 2007, Hong Kong Previously May 2001 ****** quite ripe fruit, some olives, leather and butterscotch, on a nose that is very solid, suggests very ripe Grenache. Densely, tightly packed palate that is really concentrated and again suggests ripe crop with a strong Grenache nature to it. Black fruits precede a licorice finish. Lots of really nice chewiness in the wine, this is a Big Wine. Is not a wine in the style of the fat south, is much more focused and compressed. This is the second bottle: the first showed drier end tannins. From 2008 will be in great shape. 2022-25 May 2001 Previously Nov 2000 ****** pretty black, purple robe; Big, complex bouquet that possesses tar and farmyard aspects, not one for the cleansing police. Prunes, and an aged Pinot Noir tone, also. The palate also possesses this extreme ripeness, is filled and a really big wine. Comes at you from all directions, drips with sap and oily extract: it saturates the mouth, indeed. Flavours are plums and prunes. Its spice side will rise with ageing. Just a little powdery on the finish. From 2006 2025-28 Nov 2000 “35 hl/ha, high for us. There were 2 to 3 weeks of very hot nights in July, in the high 20s. We picked the Syrah early for us, 5 September, but hesitated over the Grenache around the 13 September, since it was only 13 degrees then. We went back to it on 23 September, when it was in magnificent shape. The last Mourvèdre was picked around 13 October.” On this year’s young aromas, “with high pressure, the early farmyard aromas do not show, and there is more a taste of liquid jam such as raspberry”, F.Perrin Previously Oct 1998, all samples between 7 and 12 days` old: Grenache lot of black fruit and a big mass, loganberry flavour. Cinsault: red fruit, nervosité (wire). Syrah: cassis aroma, tightly wrapped fruit, lissom tannins. Old Syrah that has been cap punched (pigé): lot of depth on nose, good spread of content, final gentle chewiness. Good mass in this. “At this pre-malo stage, they show much promise,” F.Perrin Oct 1998
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Chateauneuf-du-Pape Beaucastel 1998 - 96 Parker points

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France, South Australia, Coonawarra

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Chateauneuf-du-Pape Beaucastel 1998 - 96 Parker points

Parker rates at 96 points (2003) and states:
The 1998 is unquestionably one of the great modern day Beaucastels, but because of its high Grenache content, it is different from some of the other classics.
Accessible is the spectacular 1998 Beaucastel Chateauneuf du Pape. This effort includes more Grenache (40%) in the final blend, as well as 20% Mourvedre, 10% Syrah, 10% Counoise, and the balance from other authorized grape varietals.

It is an explosively rich, remarkably flattering Beaucastel, even after bottling. Bottled early in the summer, the 1998 is flamboyant, no doubt because of the larger than normal percentage of Grenache. It boasts explosive richness, thick, juicy blackberry and kirsch liqueur, smoke, licorice, roasted meats, and truffles. The acidity seems low (analytically it is the same as 1999), and the wine fat, full-bodied, and intense. It will be hard to stay away from this wine, even though it will evolve for 25-30 years.

JLL rates at a full ****** and comments:
1998
the robe is starting to turn to tile, though there is red at the centre. This has an impressive bouquet – it is curved, ripe, convex, has a pretty richness in it, some “floral farmyard” as well, a good combo. After two hours, there is a salty breeze – very good. The palate is serene – this is at a great moment, is tasty solo – an extremely good sign. Shows juicy late moments. Has a fine texture, a stately togetherness, fresh length. Super wine, singing well now – it is bright, generous, stylish. Really impressive – Grand Vin – it has reached that station after quite a long journey. In its early middle age. 13.5°. “This was an iconic Grenache year – we went up to 40%, and it was also the biggest crop since 1970. It isn`t a traditional Beaucastel, but it is a traditional Châteauneuf-du-Pape,” Pierre Perrin. 2029-32 May 2011, Maldives Previously Nov 2007 ***** the robe still holds a good red core, and is very bright. Has a muted, even, very knit red fruit aroma, with a pretty bit of toffee, and a declaration of ripe fruit hanging in the air. Is promising, with red fruits offering potential for more variety. There is a good, tight attack, a real intense weave on this. The flavour comes in a soaked red cherry style with abundant richness inset. It is reaching a measured stage, but is wholesome and still primary. The red fruit softens up towards the finish. Given its abundant energy, it can move along and evolve very well. There is a little late heat. As the air enters it, it loses some of its acidity, and takes on a more soft and sweet nature. 2024-26. Tasted blind. Again, a supple, oily texture and fruit notes such as soaked red cherry denote the shift of style from the later 1990s here. Nov 2007, Hong Kong Previously May 2001 ****** quite ripe fruit, some olives, leather and butterscotch, on a nose that is very solid, suggests very ripe Grenache. Densely, tightly packed palate that is really concentrated and again suggests ripe crop with a strong Grenache nature to it. Black fruits precede a licorice finish. Lots of really nice chewiness in the wine, this is a Big Wine. Is not a wine in the style of the fat south, is much more focused and compressed. This is the second bottle: the first showed drier end tannins. From 2008 will be in great shape. 2022-25 May 2001 Previously Nov 2000 ****** pretty black, purple robe; Big, complex bouquet that possesses tar and farmyard aspects, not one for the cleansing police. Prunes, and an aged Pinot Noir tone, also. The palate also possesses this extreme ripeness, is filled and a really big wine. Comes at you from all directions, drips with sap and oily extract: it saturates the mouth, indeed. Flavours are plums and prunes. Its spice side will rise with ageing. Just a little powdery on the finish. From 2006 2025-28 Nov 2000 “35 hl/ha, high for us. There were 2 to 3 weeks of very hot nights in July, in the high 20s. We picked the Syrah early for us, 5 September, but hesitated over the Grenache around the 13 September, since it was only 13 degrees then. We went back to it on 23 September, when it was in magnificent shape. The last Mourvèdre was picked around 13 October.” On this year’s young aromas, “with high pressure, the early farmyard aromas do not show, and there is more a taste of liquid jam such as raspberry”, F.Perrin Previously Oct 1998, all samples between 7 and 12 days` old: Grenache lot of black fruit and a big mass, loganberry flavour. Cinsault: red fruit, nervosité (wire). Syrah: cassis aroma, tightly wrapped fruit, lissom tannins. Old Syrah that has been cap punched (pigé): lot of depth on nose, good spread of content, final gentle chewiness. Good mass in this. “At this pre-malo stage, they show much promise,” F.Perrin Oct 1998
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Item ID:

186888

Name:

Chateauneuf-du-Pape Beaucastel 1998 - 96 Parker points

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2 bottles, 75cl each

Duty Status:

Duty Paid

Wine Type:

Red

Country / Region:

France, South Australia, Coonawarra

Fill Level:

Into Neck (IN)

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£12.00 sterling UK mainland. Additional lots can be consolidated to reduce total carriage charges.
From BA13, Wiltshire, United Kingdom
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EU countries

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