Châteauneuf-du-Pape, 1982 Red Wine
Jean Astier
Bottle size: 75cl
ABV: 13%
Price:
£79.95
Description
The 1982 vintage in Châteauneuf-du-Pape was marked by a warm, ripe growing season—yielding wines that were generous and approachable early on, yet capable of graceful aging. After more than four decades in bottle, this wine offers a deeply gratifying glimpse into the matured, old-school style of Southern Rhône winemaking.
This 1982 Jean Astier Châteauneuf-du-Pape pours with a deep garnet core and gently brick-tinged edges. The nose unfolds with heady aromas of dried cherry, leather, baked herbs, and incense. On the palate, it presents lifted, nuanced fruit—think stewed plum and fig—woven together with tobacco, Provençal garrigue, and a hint of gamey complexity. Medium-bodied with refined tannins and a long, savoury finish, it’s a beautifully developed expression of mature Rhône terroir.
Condition
High shoulder level - Bin soiled label