{"product_id":"domaine-de-marcoux-chateauneuf-du-pape-vieilles-vignes-1998-750ml-082026","title":"Domaine de Marcoux Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Vieilles Vignes 1998 - 750ml (082026)","description":"\u003cp\u003eEstate of Marcoux Châteauneuf-du-Pope Cuvée Old Vineyards 1998 is an exceptional red wine from the Southern Rhône Valley, mainly from old grenache vines. It shines with remarkable potency, great aromatic complexity and immense guarding potential. This is a top-tier Southern Rhône classic masterpiece, now fully mature and at its peak drinking period. Made from nearly 100% century-old Grenache vines, this wine is extremely rare (typically only about 300 cases per year) and is one of the legendary wines of the Châteauneuf-du-Pape appellation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Characteristics of the Wine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDominant strain: Grenache at 100% or almost totally from very old vines.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVine Age: The grapes are sourced from two core old vine plots, with the Charbonnières plot having vines first planted in 1900 (making them nearly 100 years old in 1998).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNose Aromas : Intimate notes of black cherry, raspberry jam, dark chocolate, sweet spices and peppery touches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMouth : Dense, powerful, structured and opulent with mature tannins and a long lingering finish.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1998 Vintage Climate: 1998 was an exceptionally fine \"vintage of the century\" in the Southern Rhône, with a hot, dry summer that allowed the old vine Grenache to reach extremely high ripeness and exceptional intensity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePreservation : Rare and sought after by amateurs on platforms like CellarTracker or during prestigious sales at Sotheby’s, this millennial has an excellent ability to age over decades.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Wine's Link Limited","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45951338315820,"sku":null,"price":2800.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0338\/2008\/2220\/files\/2026-08-12152848.jpg?v=1786520248","url":"https:\/\/wines-link-store.com\/products\/domaine-de-marcoux-chateauneuf-du-pape-vieilles-vignes-1998-750ml-082026","provider":"Wine's Link Limited","version":"1.0","type":"link"}