Domaine Font de Michelle Chateauneuf-du-Pape Cuvee Etienne Gonnet 1998 - magnum

A superb mature Châteauneuf-du-Pape in magnum format, this 1998 Cuvée Etienne Gonnet combines power, finesse, and remarkable depth. Built from old-vine Grenache with supporting Syrah and Mourvèdre, it reflects the classic pebble-soil terroir of La Crau and a traditional élevage in large foudres, giving it both richness and lift.

Tasting Notes
Deep garnet in appearance with mature brick tones at the rim, this wine opens with layered aromas of garrigue, ripe blackcurrants, roasted herbs, cocoa-dusted meat, and earthy spice. On the palate it is full-bodied and unctuous, with generous fruit, savory complexity, and surprisingly sweet, polished tannins that still give the wine a sense of energy. Now fully mature, it remains engaging and lively, with the magnum format helping preserve freshness and extend its drinking window. There is still enough structure and vitality for continued enjoyment over the next several years, especially as the wine continues to unfold in the glass.

Production
The wine comes from the pebble-strewn soils of the La Crau lieu-dit in Châteauneuf-du-Pape, a site known for storing heat and ripening grapes fully while preserving savory depth. The blend is based on Grenache, supported by Syrah and Mourvèdre, and the fruit is traditionally raised in large foudres to soften the tannins and preserve the character of the terroir. The producer’s newer approach to parcel-by-parcel harvesting and vinification has helped highlight the differences between plots and bring greater precision to the final wine.

Food & Serving
This is an excellent partner for roasted lamb, game, beef short ribs, duck confit, or richly flavored dishes with herbs de Provence and black pepper. Serve at around 16–18°C, and consider opening the bottle well in advance or decanting gently to help the wine express its full aromatic range after years in bottle.

Producer
Domaine Font de Michelle has been making wine since 1950 and is now run by the third generation of the family, Bertrand and Gonnet, both trained oenologists with a clear focus on terroir expression. Their work has brought a more elegant and fresher style to the estate’s wines, with a greater emphasis on parcel selection and modernized élevage. The domaine is recognized for producing structured, age-worthy Châteauneuf-du-Pape built around a classic Grenache-led blend.

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