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Châteauneuf du Pape - Red - 1998 : Les Cailloux (red) 1998
A great vintage !
Terroir
This cuvee gets its name from the countless round pebbles present in the vineyards as well being at the origin of the Domaine’s name.
The vineyard is composed of multiple plots, with each having its own characteristics which give this wine its incredible complexity: Bois de la Ville and Les Serres have a deficient and filtering gravel bed making for perfect draining of water to obtain a very concentrated juice. Farguerol and Cansaud have red and blue clays which boast an extremely rich aromatic property. Finally Cabrières and Revès whose chalky-like limestone brings the overall structure and long finish to the whole.
Tasting notes
The 2017 vintage is characterized by a very low harvest but exceptional in quality. The summer was warm and dry en the harvest was performed under optimal conditions : no rain, a lot of sun but not too warm to let the grapes mature at optimal speed.
Bouquet: dominant aromas of red fruits enhanced by a woody touch from the barrel-contained Syrah grapes.
A great taste of red fruits, leather and undergrowth. The tannins are harmonious and elegant. Long finish in the mouth allowing for even more complex aromas of undergrowth, leather.
This wine is a model of complexity and elegance. An ageing of minimum ten years will be necessary to allow him express all his potential.
Wine-Food Pairing
Red Meat - Game.
Press review
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Les Cailloux 1998 - Pierre Casamayor - La Revue du Vin de France : 18.5/20
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Les Cailloux 1998 - Wine Advocate - Joe Czerwinski : 92/100
Not one of winemaker Andre Brunel's favorite vintages (although I'm a fan), the 1998 Chateauneuf du Pape reveals a...
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Les Cailloux 1998 - Jeb Dunnuck : 89/100
Dense and meaty, the 1998 Les Cailloux (Lucien et André Brunel) Châteauneuf-du-Pape shows a compact profile on the nose...