The medium ruby/garnet-colored 1998 Chateauneuf du Pape reveals a complex bouquet of cigar smoke, minerals, kirsch liqueur, and pepper. There is an elegance to this medium to full-bodied effort, with fine texture, low acidity, and impressive ripeness. Drink it over the next 12-14 years. Importer: New Castle Imports, Myrtle Beach, SC; tel. (843) 497-8625