From #magnum I was a touch concerned with the past storage conditions of this bottle based off the color, a loose structure and oxidative notes. Complexity and character were good but the structure was lacking taking away from the potential energy and length. #1998 #chateauneufdupape #chateaudubeacastel #rhonevalley #ctbucklinwine — 7 years ago
#1998 Elegant Complex Moving from cigar box to blood orange. Outstanding! — 9 years ago
2006 vintage on 24.6.18
Too early, too late or spot on? When is the perfect moment to drink a wine? This 206 vintage has a dark red purple color, even shiny. In the nose pepper, leather, tobaco, cherry, pencil, wood, nogat and even mushroom. In the mouth very well balanced. Sweet and umami, flirting with acidity and tannins smoothning. Spot on? The company was perfect for the vintage and I assume it has some years ahead but why wait? Because it can? — 6 years ago
Dark brick red-cherry robe. Bouquet of leather and herbs. Supple tannins, although definitely present, leading to a velvety smooth texture. An earthy attack giving way to a red fruit evolution and an energetic, lengthy finish. Still has life! Delicious!#bordeaux #crubourgeois #chateaubelairlagrave #1998 #summertime #frenchwine #vintage — 7 years ago
pure classicism #garnacha #tempranillo #mazuelo #graciano vintage that gives a lot to talk #riojawine #riojalover #cvne #winelover #wine #rioja #granreserva #1998 — 9 years ago
Chip Stryker
A vinous equivalent to a yummy, salted caramel covered, bruised green apple. Mix in a little pear, some cheese rind, cellar funk and bell-ringing acidity and we’ve got a fine little bottle of Champagne here.
#champagne #gosset #celebris #extrabrut #1998 — 4 years ago