The 1989 is a potentially long-lived wine. Having lost much of its baby fat, it is displaying a more structured, tannic, backward style than it did during its first year in cask. The opaque dark ruby/purple color and the huge bouquet of cassis, herbs, and spices are followed by powerfully built, dense, concentrated flavors that exhibit the potential for at least 15 or more years of aging. Unlike the 1983 and 1985 Bosquet des Papes, this will not be a forward, precocious, or flattering style of Chateauneuf du Pape to drink young.Rather, it is a wine that will require 3-5 years in the cellar before it reaches maturity. Structurally, texturally, and aromatically, the 1989 Bosquet des Papes is the finest wine this domaine has made since their fabulous 1978, which is just now reaching its apogee. Anticipated maturity: 1999-2007. Last tasted 12/95.
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