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Tasting notes
Score 14/20 · Jancis Robinson MW, Feb 2005

Dark shaded ruby. Meaty, gamey, fully evolved – not fresh. Dusty and dry. Where is the fresh ripe fruit? Over the hill. (JR)

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Critic scores
90
90/100

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90
90/100

Robert Parker

90
90/100

Jeb Dunnuck

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90 points
Robert Parker
Score 90/100 · Robert Parker

The 1998 Chateauneuf du Pape has turned out to be a seductive, gorgeously classy example of the appellation. Notes of cured olives, herbes de Provence, leather, soy, smoked meats, and black cherries soar from the glass of this complex, evolved wine. In the mouth, there is a combination of strength, elegance, full body, and purity. It is a sexy, complete, generously-endowed, plump effort to drink over the next 12-14 years. Robert Parker, Wine Advocate # 131 Oct 2000

90 points
Jeb Dunnuck
Score 90/100 · Jeb Dunnuck

The 1998 Chateauneuf du Pape from Domaine Font de Michelle has aged beautifully. A charming, full-bodied, balanced and Provencal effort, it exhibits classic notes of roasted herbs, licorice, fig and coffee bean. Made from 70% Grenache and 10% each of Mourvedre, Syrah and Cinsault that was raised all in foudre, it's fully mature and a joy to drink today, but should hold for a handful of years. Aug 2015, www.robertparker.com

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Domaine Font de Michelle
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Product details

Grape Blend

Grenache/ Garnacha , Syrah / Shiraz, Mourvedre/Monastrell/Mataro, Cinsault

Colour

Red

Taste

Dry

Under the law of Hong Kong, intoxicating liquor must not be sold or supplied to a minor in the course of business. 根據香港法律,不得在業務過程中,向未成年人售賣或供應令人醺醉的酒類 。
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