"Ruby-red. Red cherry confiture, licorice and spices on the rather reticent nose. Then sweet and voluminous in the mouth, with a velvety texture and great depth of flavor. This will totally satisfy your buds. Finishes extremely long and rich, with ultrafine, thoroughly enrobed tannins." -Stephen Tanzer
Robert Parker
RP93
"A big step up over the classic cuvee, the 1998 Chateauneuf du Pape Etienne Gonnet is a fabulous blend of 70% Grenache and 15% each of Syrah and Mourvedre. Coming all from the pebble soils of the la Crau lieu-dit and raised all in foudre, it offers mature, yet still lively notes of garrigue, sweet blackcurrants, cocoa dusted meats and roasted herbs to go with a full-bodied, unctuous, layered texture and surprisingly sweet tannin. It’s fully mature, yet there’s a youthfulness that will keep it drinking nicely for a number of years going forward." -Jeb Dunnuck
Jancis Robinson
JR15.5
"Dark and shaded ruby – dramatic colour. Not especially fresh on the nose. Very dry tannins on the palate. Will this ever resolve itself into a good drink? I think not. A caricature of Châteauneuf." -Jancis Robinson
Wine Spectator
WS93
"Juicy and lush, this is filled with spice box, fig paste, currant preserve, bittersweet cocoa and mineral notes. Still has some tannins to shed, but the grippy finish has a nice lingering note of hoisin sauce." -James Molesworth
Details
Grape Variety
Grenache
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Other Regional Grapes
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Red Blend
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Syrah
