1998 Les Cailloux Cuvee Centenaire 0,75 Liter

Les Cailloux Cuvée Centenaire 1998, produced in Châteauneuf-du-Pape, France, is a prestigious Grenache-based blend from a classic vintage, revealing the intensity of old vines. The bouquet offers notes of blackberry, black cherry, and plum, with hints of spice, garrigue, and earthy minerality, evolving towards notes of leather and licorice with age. The palate is full and structured, with velvety tannins and lively acidity that balance the concentrated fruit. Its terroir, marked by pebbles, imparts a distinctive minerality, enhanced by aging in French oak barrels, reflecting the traditional winemaking methods of Les Cailloux. The finish is long and powerful, with significant aging potential. Perfect to accompany roast lamb, grilled game or hearty stews, this vintage is a collector's masterpiece, embodying the iconic terroir of Châteauneuf-du-Pape and offering a refined tasting experience to enthusiasts seeking a robust, deep and characterful Rhône wine.