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Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee Tradition Bosquet des Papes 1998

750 ml Syrah Rhône, France 1998

Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee Tradition Bosquet des Papes 1998 is a dry, full-bodied red from Syrah (Châteauneuf-du-Pape, France), in the rich, smooth reds style. Tannins are moderate and acidity moderate; oak influence is little. Good with barbecue, lamb, beef stew, steak. Biodynamic farming is mentioned by the merchant. Cheapest offer £50.00 at Hedonism Wines.

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Taste profile
inferred · confidence 0.7
sweetness
1 / 5
dry
Syrah prior
body
4 / 5
full
Syrah prior · Chateauneuf-du-Pape rule · merchant: medium-bodied
tannin
3 / 5
moderate
Syrah prior · Chateauneuf-du-Pape rule · merchant: soft tannin
acidity
3 / 5
moderate
Syrah prior
oak
2 / 5
little
Syrah prior · Chateauneuf-du-Pape rule
Estimates by WineGenie, not the merchant's or a critic's words. Built from the grape's typical profile, the appellation, terms in the name and the merchant's description. How this works.
Facts
Style
Rich, smooth reds
rules-v1
Colour
Red
inferred from Southern Rhône
Origin
Châteauneuf-du-Pape · Rhône · France
inferred from Southern Rhône
Grapes
Syrah
lexicon
ABV
not stated by merchant
Farming
biodynamic
merchant description
Vegan
not stated
Critic score
none
merchant feed
Drinking window
not stated
Decant
not stated
Food
Occasions
dinner party · steak night · gift
inferred
Merchant says
The wine presents complex aromas of spiced meats, saddle leather and subtle incense, accompanied by notes of dark berry fruit.
merchant description
About Syrah
Typical aromas: black pepper, blackberry, blueberry, violet, smoked meat. Serve at 16–18 °C. Grape page.
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Merchant's description

The Ermitage Le Méal Chapoutier 2008 is a full-bodied single-vineyard Syrah wine from the northern Rhône Valley. This wine emerges from a challenging harvest in the northern Rhône. The wine presents complex aromas of spiced meats, saddle leather and subtle incense, accompanied by notes of dark berry fruit. Its palate is medium to full-bodied, showcasing a structured profile with fine tannins. The purity of fruit reflects the meticulous viticultural practices of Chapoutier, a pioneering winery known for its biodynamic methods and commitment to expressing terroir.

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