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1998 M. Chapoutier Châteauneuf-du-Pape Barbe Rac Châteauneuf-du-Pape Rhône France Wine Tasting Note

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1998
M. Chapoutier Barbe Rac  (Châteauneuf-du-Pape)
92
Last bottle from my case. All good things have to come to an end sooner or later. Luscious textures, low in acidity, with a kirsch liqueur, herb, licorice and fig nose, the fruit was showing riper flavors than I recall from earlier bottles. The texture really add much more silk. At close to 20, if you're sitting on a lot of this wine, I'd pop your remaining bottles over the next few years.

Last bottle from my case. All good things have to come to an end sooner or later. Luscious textures, low in acidity, with a kirsch liqueur, herb, licorice and fig nose, the fruit was showing riper flavors than I recall from earlier bottles. The texture really add much more silk. At close to 20, if you're sitting on a lot of this wine, I'd pop your remaining bottles over the next few years.

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In the perfect spot, with silky, soft, lush textures, ripe, fresh strawberries, cherry, kirsch and spice, this elegant Chateauneuf du Pape does not need more time as it's ready to go.

In the perfect spot, with silky, soft, lush textures, ripe, fresh strawberries, cherry, kirsch and spice, this elegant Chateauneuf du Pape does not need more time as it's ready to go.

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In the nose, fresh, ripe sweet cherries, flowers, kirsch, licorice, barnyard and jammy scents. Elegantly textured, with copious amounts of fresh, ripe, red fruit, the wine ends with sensations of jammy black raspberries, kirsch and wild strawberries.

In the nose, fresh, ripe sweet cherries, flowers, kirsch, licorice, barnyard and jammy scents. Elegantly textured, with copious amounts of fresh, ripe, red fruit, the wine ends with sensations of jammy black raspberries, kirsch and wild strawberries.

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A complex filled with fresh, jammy black cherries, licorice, raspberry, Provencal herbs, licorice, black pepper, chocolate mint and strawberry tart kept your senses occupied. Full bodied and filled with ripe fruit, this richly textured wine ends with a long cherry griotte sensation. This is probably close to fully mature. It should remain at this level for another 5-8 years.

A complex filled with fresh, jammy black cherries, licorice, raspberry, Provencal herbs, licorice, black pepper, chocolate mint and strawberry tart kept your senses occupied. Full bodied and filled with ripe fruit, this richly textured wine ends with a long cherry griotte sensation. This is probably close to fully mature. It should remain at this level for another 5-8 years.

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A big, wonderful, ripe, rich, dense, peppery, Krisch dominated Chateauneuf. Lots of personality in every sip, sniff and swirl. Well balanced. Good structure with a long, pure finish. It was a lot of fun watching the wine improve and evolve in the glass.

A big, wonderful, ripe, rich, dense, peppery, Krisch dominated Chateauneuf. Lots of personality in every sip, sniff and swirl. Well balanced. Good structure with a long, pure finish. It was a lot of fun watching the wine improve and evolve in the glass.

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The deep ruby color entices you, but it's the nose that sucks in you in. Scents of ripe cherries, strawberries, raspberries, herbs, spices and burnt leaves excite your nose. Your palate is awash in concentrated layers of ripe, lush, kirsch and raspberries. Although high in ABV, 15.5%, there was no sign of heat in the long, rich finish.

The deep ruby color entices you, but it's the nose that sucks in you in. Scents of ripe cherries, strawberries, raspberries, herbs, spices and burnt leaves excite your nose. Your palate is awash in concentrated layers of ripe, lush, kirsch and raspberries. Although high in ABV, 15.5%, there was no sign of heat in the long, rich finish.

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When to Drink Chapoutier Cote Rotie, Anticipated Maturity, Decanting Time

Chapoutier Cote Rotie, when young, should be decanted at least 1-3 hours, give or take, allowing the wines to soften and open their perfume. Older vintages might need very little decanting, just enough to remove the sediment.

Chapoutier Cote Rotie is usually better with 5-12 years of cellaring and should be at its best between 10-20 years of age.

Serving Chapoutier Cote Rotie with Wine, Food, Pairing Tips

Chapoutier Cote Rotie is best served at 15.5 degrees Celsius, 60 degrees Fahrenheit. The cool, almost cellar temperature gives the wine more freshness and lift.

Chapoutier Cote Rotie is best served with all types of classic meat dishes, veal, pork, beef, lamb, duck, game, roast chicken, roasted, braised and grilled dishes. Chapoutier Cote Rotie is also good with Asian dishes, hearty fish courses like tuna, mushrooms and pasta.

Condrieu, the white wine of Chapoutier is best served with a myriad of different seafood dishes, shellfish, crab, lobster, sushi, sashimi, chicken, pork and veal, as well as Asian cuisine.

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