"The 1998 is an extraordinary effort, and from a purely hedonistic standpoint, probably my favorite Jacques Perrin (no doubt because of the high percentage of Grenache). It is an intense, full-bodied wine filled with notes of kirsch liqueur as well as an incredibly silky, expansive mouthfeel. It is one of the few vintages that was ready to drink within 3-4 years of the vintage, yet it is capable of lasting for three decades. It may not represent exactly what brothers Francois and Jean-Pierre Perr...

Full ruby. Knockout nose of black raspberry, roasted nuts, road tar, licorice, leather and game; comes across as riper and more roasted than the regular cuvee Fat, dense and superconcentrated, with extraordinary precision of flavor and tactile strength. Has the firm backbone to support its compelling flesh. Very long, slow-mounting finish throws off notes of licorice, game, tar and brown spices. This will go on for decades. I may have marginally underrated this wine a year ago. This is consistent...

Community Tasting Notes (average 98.3 pts. and median of 99 pts. in 11 notes)

Rating: (96-100) - As reviewed in Wine Advocate # 131 on Oct-00

Rating: 94/100 - As reviewed by Wine Spectator on 08/31/02

lovely nose young and floral. first sip comes with intense sweetness but the balance is absent and finishes a bit stark. this is after opening for 4 hours. disappointing.

RP 94