Le Vieux Donjon Chateauneuf du Pape, 1998

This 1998 Vieux Donjon was named #1 Wine of the Year by both the Wine Advocate and the Wine Spectator. It is still a spectacular wine and was generally accepted as the Wine of the Day, against strong competition, at our roast lamb Christmas dinner.

Bricking moving in from the edges. Deep, layered fruit, ripe and lovely. Fairly low acidity for a Chateauneuf but that makes it taste even more luxurious. Salty, savory notes frame the ripe, luscious middle.