1998 M. Chapoutier Crozes-Hermitage Les Varonniers

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Score 91/100 · Drink 2001-2016, Robert Parker, Feb 2001

It is hard to find a better Crozes-Hermitage than Les Varonniers. Made from a six acre vineyard of Syrah vines that average 65-70 years in age, the 1998 is showing much better after bottling than it did from cask. A profound Crozes, it boasts an opaque purple color, and an extraordinary nose of spice box, smoke, flowers, licorice, and powdered stones. Extremely expressive, full-bodied, rich, spicy, and supple-textured, it should drink well young yet age for 15+ years. Wow! Importer: Paterno Imports, Lake Bluff, IL; tel. (847) 604-89000

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91
91/100

Robert Parker

91
91/100

Robert Parker

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91 points
Robert Parker
Score 91/100 · Robert Parker

It is hard to find a better Crozes-Hermitage than Les Varonniers. Made from a six acre vineyard of Syrah vines that average 65-70 years in age, the 1998 is showing much better after bottling than it did from cask. A profound Crozes, it boasts an opaque purple color, and an extraordinary nose of spice box, smoke, flowers, licorice, and powdered stones. Extremely expressive, full-bodied, rich, spicy, and supple-textured, it should drink well young yet age for 15+ years. Wow! Feb 2001, www.robertparker.com

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M. Chapoutier
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Red

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Dry

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