1998 Wine and Port Vintage

Saint- Estephe

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Margaux 2nd Growth Classification, Bordeaux

Tasting Notes
A deep garnet red with a subtle brick rim, the 1998 Lascombes opens with aromas of ripe cherry, cedar, cigar box, and dried herbs, layered with hints of spice and bramble. On the palate, it is medium-bodied with silky tannins, showing flavours of redcurrant, liquorice, and earthy undertones. The finish is elegant and lingering, emphasising finesse over power. Perfect for enjoying now, though it will hold gracefully for several more years.


Serving and Food Pairing
Serve at 16–18°C after gentle decanting. Ideal with roast lamb, beef fillet, or duck breast. It also pairs beautifully with mushroom risotto, truffle dishes, or a mature hard cheese such as Comté or aged Manchego. …
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Margaux 1er Grand Cru Classe, Bordeaux

About Chateau Margaux Château Margaux is a prestigious wine estate located in the Margaux appellation of Bordeaux, France. Renowned for producing some of the finest wines in the world, the estate boasts a history dating back to the 12th century. Its vineyards are primarily planted with Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and other classic Bordeaux varietals. Château Margaux's wines are celebrated for their elegance, complexity, and exceptional aging potential. The estate's iconic 19th-century château, a symbol of its rich heritage, further enhances its reputation. Consistently receiving high praise from critics and collectors, Château Margaux remains a benchmark for excellence in the wine industry. …
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Price: £545.00
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Sauternes 1er Cru Classe
Half Bottles - 37.5cl

The wine is light medium gold-colored, with a blockbuster nose of Grand Marnier liqueur intertwined with flower blossoms, smoky new oak, and coconut. Well-integrated wood has resulted in a seamless, full-bodied, unctuously-textured wine with considerable sweetness. This is a stunningly proportioned, beautifully pure wine.

Château Rieussec, located in the Sauternes appellation of Bordeaux, France, is renowned for its prestigious history and exceptional sweet wines. With a heritage dating back to the 18th century, the estate's vineyards cover approximately 90 hectares, primarily planted with Sémillon, Sauvignon Blanc, and Muscadelle grapes affected by noble rot. …
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St Emilion Grand Cru Classe, Bordeaux
92 Points - James Suckling

The 1998 Clos de l'Oratoire is drinking beautifully now. It has a fine concentration, really good expression of ripe fruit and terroir. Lovely classic flavours and ripe Merlot fruit with a nice balance of oak.

Clos de l’Oratoire, located on Saint-Emilion's northeast slope, has 13 hectares of vines. The terroir of Fronsac molasse, consisting of a layer of sandy soil and a clay subsoil, is ideally suited to Merlot (80% of the vines).

Meticulous work is done all year long to maintain quality in the vineyard.
Fermentation takes place exclusively in temperature-controlled oak vats. Oak, a noble material in perfect synergy with fine wine, enhances its colour and flavour, and enables it to reach its full potential. …
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Price: £89.95
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D'Oliveiras Madeira
Tinta Negra- Sweet
*** 95 Points_GOLD_ IWSC 2019 ***

The founders of D’Oliveiras were visionaries that saw the true value of Madeira Wine: its ability to improve over time. D’Oliveiras is the only Madeira Wine company that owns Madeira Wine bottles and barrels from as far as the 1850’s that can still be commercially purchased. Bottled and painted by hand, this 1998 Tinta Negra Madeira has been aged for 20 years in old French oak barrels in the 17th century wine lodge in the heart of old Funchal.

This sweet Tinta Negra Madeira from D'Oliveiras displays a dark mahogany colour with golden highlights. Great depth on the nose with notes of bitter Orange chocolates, nuts, raisins and smoky wood. …
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Price: £139.00
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Gaja - Sperss

The 1998 Gaja Sperss is a distinguished red wine from the renowned Gaja winery in Piedmont, Italy. Crafted predominantly from Nebbiolo grapes sourced from the Serralunga d'Alba region, this wine exemplifies the harmonious blend of traditional winemaking techniques and modern innovation that Gaja is celebrated for. The 1998 vintage, despite experiencing an inconsistent spring and tumultuous summer, resulted in a wine of remarkable depth and complexity, reflecting the resilience and meticulous care in the vineyard.

On the nose, the 1998 Sperss offers a captivating bouquet of dark cherries, plums, truffle, licorice, and aged leather, evoking the romantic essence of the Langhe hills. …
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Price: £325.00
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Justino's Single Harvest Colheita Tinta Negra
17/20 Points- Jancis Robinson

Justino’s Madeira Wines, S.A., is one of the oldest Madeira wine producers, going way back to 1870! Yet, despite being one of the oldest, Justino’s is certainly one of the most dynamic producers and exporters of Madeira Wine, internationally known for the quality of its wines.

This 1998 Single Harvest Madeira made by the Tinta Negra variety brings a wonderful sweet expression of Madeira wines, aged for 18 years in old French oak barrels.

Clean and attractive medium deep amber colour. Elegant aroma, rich, ripe on the nose with hints of molasses, crème brulee and walnuts notes. Richly flavoured with dried fruit cake and burnt orange and caramel fruit flavours. …
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Price: £54.95
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Bolgheri Superiore, Ornellaia

The Bolgheri from Tenuta dell'Ornellaia has an intense ruby ​​colour, and on the nose with intensely fruity and spicy notes of great pleasure. On the palate it is broad, round and free of sharp edges, with smooth tannins. It hides behind a generous and sumptuous structure, in a long-lasting finish.
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Price: £339.00
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Vintage Port, Douro

Vintage Report:
After a mild June, July and August were hot and dry, leading to good even maturation, with the Tinta Barroca looking particularly promising. Maturation studies carried out between 19th August and the beginning of the vintage, determined the following picking order at Vesuvio: Old vineyards; Tinta Barroca; Tinta Amarela; Tinta Roriz; Touriga Nacional; Tinto Cão; and Touriga Franca. Picking began on the 21nd September and continued until 4th October; great care being taken to select and vinify the very best fruit separately, once perfect ripeness had been achieved. Grape quality was very good with average sugar readings an excellent 12o-13o Baumé. …
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Price: £89.00
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Fincas de Ganuza, Reserva

Rare and fully mature Reserva from top producer Remírez de Ganuza, rated highly from the excellent 1998 vintage.

Appearance:
Deep garnet with a bricked rim, showing its age gracefully.

Nose:
Evolved and expressive, with aromas of dried cherry, cassis, and redcurrant layered over complex notes of cigar box, leather, cedar, black olive, balsamic reduction, and toasted spice. Hints of graphite and earthy forest floor emerge with air.

Palate:
Medium-bodied and beautifully integrated. The fruit has softened into savoury complexity, with flavours of dried fig, sour plum, tobacco leaf, and roasted herbs. …
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Price: £78.00
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Artists Collection Zao Wou-Ki Label, Vintage Champagne

Taittinger Collection Zao Wou-Ki 1998

Vintage & Artist Edition Background
The Zao Wou-Ki edition is one of the later releases in Taittinger’s Collection Series, where great vintages are paired with artwork by noted artists. The artist here, Zao Wou-Ki, was a Chinese-French abstract painter famous for his luminous, flowing works that blur the boundary between landscape and abstraction. The 1998 vintage was selected because it offered ripeness, balance, and intensity, considered by Taittinger among the strong harvests.

Blend & Vineyard Sources
This Champagne is a Brut Millésimé made from an equal or near-equal blend of Chardonnay (50%) and Pinot Noir (50%), …
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Price: £365.00
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1er cru classe, Barsac
Sweet white wine

The 1998 Château Climens, 1er Cru Classé Barsac, is a refined sweet white wine from one of the most celebrated estates in Sauternes and Barsac. Nicknamed the “Lord of Barsac,” Climens is renowned for producing wines of elegance, purity and longevity. The 1998 vintage shows remarkable balance, with luscious fruit, fine botrytis character and Barsac’s signature freshness. Drink now or enjoy over the next two decades.


Tasting Notes:
Brilliant golden colour with amber glints. The bouquet is expressive and complex, offering aromas of candied citrus, apricot, honey, almond and a touch of spice. …
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St Julien, 3rd Growth Classification, Bordeaux
***90-92 Points Wine Journal***
***92 Points- Robert Parker***

90-92 Points Wine Journal

"A great Langoa - nose slowly opening up. Dark black fruits with masses of pencil-lead aromas. Good depth with structured inky black fruits. This is an excellent well-made wine. Tasted May 2000." Neil Martin, Wine Journal

Château Langoa Barton is a prestigious wine estate located in the Saint-Julien appellation of Bordeaux, France. With a history dating back to the 18th century, the estate is renowned for producing exceptional red wines. Encompassing approximately 17 hectares, the vineyard benefits from gravelly and sandy soils, ideal for nurturing Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Cabernet Franc grapes. …
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Price: £99.00
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Bekaar Valley, Gaston Hochar

The 1998 Musar is a blend of Cinsault, Cabernet Sauvignon, Grenache and Carignan from this well-known and highly regarded Lebanese winery.

Chateau Musar 1998 Red Wine is a great vintage with a blend of power, complexity and endless fruit. On the palate, this wine is full of ripe, black cherries and balanced, rich fruits and spices. This wine is perfectly harmonious and balanced and expresses the power of the 1997 vintage in the finest way.

Chateau Musar is often referred to as the Lafite of the Lebanon. Wine maker Gaston Hochar defied the odds producing a string of great wines during the Lebanon War. …
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Malvedos Single Quinta Vintage port

The Graham`s Malvedos 1998 is a single ‘quinta’ vintage Port, it is made exclusively from grapes grown at Grahams, Quinta dos Malvedos estate. In the heart of the Douro Valley,
Quinta dos Malvedos has been the principal estate of Grahams port since 1890 and has been the cornerstone of their Vintage Ports ever since. Located between the Cima Corgo and Douro Superior regions, Malvedos enjoys the best of both regions: abundant sunshine and reasonable rainfall.


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Price: £59.00
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