1999 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc

Wine Details
Place of Origin

France

Châteauneuf Du Pape

Southern Rhône

Color

White

Grape/Blend

other white varietal

Reviews & Tasting Notes

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"The '99s give a strong impression of acidity even if their pHs are similar to those of '98," said Francois Perrin, echoing a sentiment I heard up and down the Rhone Valley in November and experienced for myself in the wines. "The '99s are still extremely youthful, like completely fresh fruit. Nineteen ninety-eight, in comparison, featured a more Californian climate, with hot days but cool nights." Perrin, who has proven to be a discerning and forthcoming judge of the relative merits of vintages, says that the estate Roussanne Vieilles Vignes in '99 is the best since '91. "The '98 whites are a bit technological," he told me, "while the '99s, which fermented much longer, are more complex." Beaucastel has made an extraordinary pair of special Hommage a Jacques Perrin bottlings in '99 and '98. Like the stunningly good '89 and '90, the current pair represents two completely different blends: the '99, like the '90, features 60% mourvedre and 20% grenache, while the '98, like the '89, is 60% grenache and 20% mourvedre. These rare and expensive bottles are among the Rhone Valley's most remarkable wines. (Vineyard Brands, Birmingham, AL)

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Imports to: United States

Address: 2 20th Street North Birmingham, Alabama 35203

Phone: 205.980.8802

Email: vb@vineyardbrands.com

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