1998 Chateauneuf du Pape
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Starting out slightly reticent, the 1998 Chateauneuf du Pape from Chateau Cabrieres is comprised of 50% Grenache, 20% Syrah, 20% Mourvedre and 10% Cinsault that was partially destemmed and aged a year in mostly concrete tanks. Starting out slightly reticent, it opened up nicely with air and revealed mature, classic notes of dried herbs, earth, licorice, leather and black cherry. Medium-bodied, charming, Provencal and straight up enjoyable, I’d drink it any night over the coming couple of years.
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This cuvee was selected by French wine broker, Alain Corcia. It is not subjected to any fining or filtration either after fermentation or prior to bottling. The dark plum/garnet-colored 1998 Chateauneuf du Pape* reveals spicy, leathery, cedary aromas with jammy fruit in the background. Lusty and medium to full-bodied, with copious fruit, it is made in an open-knit, expansive style that begs to be drunk during its first decade of life. An Alain Corcia Selection, various American importers, including Charmer Industries, NY; tel. (718) 726-2500, Southern Wine and Spirits, CA; tel. (510) 487-3332, a Premier Wines, CA; tel. (510) 237-6284,nd Calvert Woodley Wines, Washington, DC; tel. (202) 966-4400
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Grenache/ Garnacha , Syrah / Shiraz, Mourvedre/Monastrell/Mataro
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