1998 Jean-Luc Colombo Châteauneuf-du-Pape Les Bartavelles
Vineyard: Jean-Luc Colombo
Price: $32.49- $57.68
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Style: Red
Region: France > Rhône > Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Other Vintages: 2003 2001 2000 1999 1995
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WINEMAKER'S NOTE
Production Area: This wine has its origins in one of the best terroirs of rolled river pebbles in Châteauneuf du Pape in the Southern Rhône Valley. Grape Varieties: 45% Grenache, 30%Syrah, and 25% Mourvèdre. Vinification: The wine is matured traditionally in one- and two-year-old oak barrels. Description: Bouquet - Aromas of thyme, rosemary and other herbs typical of the Southern Rhone. Taste - A powerful wine, full-bodied, with notes of ripe fruit and liquorice. Serving Suggestions: “Les...
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  • CellarTracker Community Tasting Notes
    Community Tasting Notes (average 85 pts. and median of 85 pts. in 1 note)
  • Wine Advocate
    Rating: (88-90) - As reviewed in Wine Advocate # 125 on Oct-99
  • Wine Spectator
    Rating: 87/100 - As reviewed by Wine Spectator on 06/30/00
  • Vintage Chart
    Rating for France-Rhône-Châteauneuf-du-Pape: 98 (excellent)<br/><br/>Drinkability: young, aging quickly, could be good now<br/>