CDP Beaucastel Rouge 1998

That may explain the open-knit, complex notes of tree bark, black cherries, licorice, seaweed, pepper, and floral notes in the 1998 Beaucastel. The wine is medium to full-bodied, has nice, sweet tannins, and is surprisingly open and approachable. This wine has reached the beginning of its plateau of maturity, where it should last for at least a decade or more. Atypically forward for a wine from Beaucastel, my recollection is that the actual percentage of Grenache, which never exceeds the Mourvedre in their final blend, was much higher in 1998 than in other years.

Score: 92

Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2010-2020 01 June 2010

Source Reviewer Rating Maturity Estimated Cost eRobertParker (Jan 2003) Robert Parker 96 points Drink 2004-2031 The 1998 is unquestionably one of the great modern day Beaucastels, but because of its high Grenache content, it is different from some of the other classics.

Score: 96

Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2004-2031 01 January 1900