1988 Clos du Mont-Olivet Ch̢teauneuf-du-Pape

More evolved, the 1988 Chateauneuf du Pape is still drinking nicely and exhibits notions of game, ground pepper, tobacco leaf, mint and rose petal. Medium-bodied, elegant and resolved, it‰۪s another classic Chateauneuf from this estate that‰۪s aging beautifully. I‰۪m not sure if this estate produces one of the longest-lived Chateauneuf du Papes out there, or if it just seems that way due to the fact that they have such a fantastic library of old wines and I‰۪m able to taste more of them! Nevertheless, Clos du Mont Olivet, which is now run by Thierry Sabon, is a brilliant estate that fashions traditional, age-worthy Chateauneuf du Papes that have incredibly broad drink windows. (JD)