The 1998 Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee Privilege (which sports a copper label) is a selection of older vines. It possesses a dark ruby/plum color, in addition to flavors of jammy cherries, roasted herbs, earth, spice, and pepper. This fleshy, medium-bodied wine will require consumption during its first 6-8 years of life.
An Alain Corcia Selection, various American importers, including Charmer Industries, NY; tel. (718) 726-2500, Southern Wine and Spirits, CA; tel. (510) 487-33 Premier Wines, CA; tel. (510) 237-6284,32, and Calvert Woodley Wines, Washington, DC; tel. (202) 966-4400