The 1998 Beaucastel Chateauneuf du Pape 750 ml is from the Chateauneuf du Pape region of Rhone.
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. RP
Saturated ruby-red. Superripe but reticent, grenache-dominated aromas of roasted plum, cherry jam, tar and humus. Fat, lush and stuffed with fruit; almost heavy today compared to the '99. But this is utterly silky and its firm underlying structure is buried by fruit and baby fat. Intriguing meat and licorice notes. A wine of superb finesse and superfine tannins.- Stephen Tanzer (1/21)
Producer: Beaucastel
Vintage: 1998
Varietal: Proprietary Red
Country: France
Region: Rhone
Sub-Region: Chateauneuf du Pape
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