Chateauneuf-du-Pape Les Oteliees 1999 - Les Vins de Vienne

Appearance: evolved garnet with dark ruby, mahogany and slight brick reflections, showing moderate but still present intensity for a Châteauneuf-du-Pape of this age.

Nose: ripe and evolved, with candied red fruits, plum, black cherry, sweet spices, liquorice, integrated oak and dried garrigue. With aeration, nuances of fine leather, blond tobacco, undergrowth, warm earth and Mediterranean herbs may appear.

Palate: medium-bodied, supple and now polished by maturity, with ripe fruit, softened structure and oak notes integrated by evolution. The finish remains spicy and slightly warm, with liquorice, garrigue and evolved dark fruit notes.

87/100 — Robert Parker

Robert Parker describes the Châteauneuf-du-Pape Les Otéliées 1999 from Les Vins de Vienne as a dark ruby to purple wine made in a more international style. His review notes the presence of new oak on the nose, a medium-bodied palate and ripe fruit. He also indicates that the wine appears less deep and less expressive than the greatest references of Châteauneuf-du-Pape. A respectable score, placing this bottle in a mature, pleasant and accessible register rather than among the appellation’s most monumental cuvées.

In summary: a mature Châteauneuf-du-Pape Les Otéliées 1999, awarded 87 points by Robert Parker, marked by a more modern style, ripe fruit, now-integrated oak and an evolved expression to enjoy without waiting too long.

Food pairings: slow-cooked lamb, Provençal beef stew, roast duck, poultry with sweet spices, roasted vegetables, mushroom-based dishes, garrigue-inspired cuisine or mature hard cheeses.