1998 Wine

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, 92 points: Interesting and ageworthy is the Hermitage Chevalier de Sterimberg, a blend of 50% Roussanne and 50% Marsanne, that is encouraged to go through malolactic fermentation. The fat 1998 Hermitage Chevalier de Sterimberg...

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, 93 points: Pale to medium gold in color, the 1998 Suduiraut gives delicate lemon pastilles and lime cordial notions with peach blossoms, honeycomb and ceps in the background. Both unctuous and refreshing in the mouth, some...

Wine Spectator, 92 points: ...A big Porty raisiny wine. Very ripe plum and hints of mineral and spice on the nose. Full-bodied thick and rich with big silky tannins. Slightly hot finish. Rather rustic but impressive...

Wine Enthusiast, 95 points: This is a beautiful wine, from its onion-skin pink color onward. It is, of course, mature, but still exhibits vibrant red and citrus fruits. It is very dry in style, a paean to delicious acidity. This great wine does not...

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, 100 points: The 1998 Cote Rotie La Landonne is a perfect wine ... at least for my palate. Its saturated black/purple color is accompanied by an extraordinary nose of smoke incense tapenade creosote blackberry and currant aromas. It...