1988 Clos du Mont-Olivet Ch̢teauneuf-du-Pape gobs of dark red cherry

gobs of dark red cherry Pinot fruit

and limestone soils

The flavors balance ripe tannins and lively acidity

and fruit forward Chardonnay that has lots of charm and accessibility

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1988 Clos du Mont-Olivet Ch̢teauneuf-du-Pape gobs of dark red cherryMore evolved, the 1988 Chateauneuf du Pape is still drinking nicely and exhibits notions of game, ground pepper, tobacco leaf, mint and rose petal. Medium bodied, elegant and resolved, its another classic Chateauneuf from this estate thats aging beautifully. Im not sure if this estate produces one of the longest lived Chateauneuf du Papes out there, or if it just seems that way due to the fact that they have such a fantastic library of old wines and