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Bid on this 6-bottle lot of 1998 Bosquet des Papes Châteauneuf-du-Pape (94WS, 91JD, 90RP). Wine Spectator: "*Top 100 Wines of 2000, Highly Recommended* Lovely. Shows typical Châteauneuf character, withroasted, toasted and grilled notes in a supplepackage. Full of ripe plum and sweet but firmtannins, it's full-bodied and deeply satisfying,retaining its textbook personality through thelingering finish. " (06/2000)
This lot contains the following items:
1998 Bosquet des Papes Châteauneuf-du-Pape (qty: 6)
- Lot Items
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1998 Bosquet des Papes Châteauneuf-du-Pape (750 ml)Quantity: 6Provenance: Original owner. Purchased on release from reputable retailer and stored in a professional temperature-controlled wine cellar of a NC based collector & repeat consignor. Delivered to K&L via temperatuCondition: ExcellentTasting Notes:- Professional Reviews
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Wine Spectator
94
*Top 100 Wines of 2000, Highly Recommended* Lovely. Shows typical Châteauneuf character, withroasted, toasted and grilled notes in a supplepackage. Full of ripe plum and sweet but firmtannins, it's full-bodied and deeply satisfying,retaining its textbook personality through thelingering finish.
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Jeb Dunnuck
91
A textbook Châteauneuf, the 1998 Bosquet des Papes is drinking at point, showing garrigue-laced aromas of dried cherries, meat, leather, and touches of licorice on the nose. Complex, nuanced, and everything you’d expect from a mature wine, this is still clean and focused on the palate with medium body, a silky, integrated texture, and plenty of class on the finish.
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Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
90
The deep ruby/plum-colored 1998 Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee Classique is a dense, concentrated, muscular effort with an intense aromatic profile offering dried Provencal herbs, new saddle leather, melted licorice, roasted meats, and copious quantities of black fruits. Full-bodied, powerful, ripe, and dense...
Ratings: WS: 94 JD: 91 RP: 90
