1998 Domaine Jamet Côte Rotie Côte-Rôtie Rouge 750ml

1998 Domaine Jamet Côte-Rôtie: Regal Schist Syrah Nobility

The 1998 Domaine Jamet Côte-Rôtie Rouge 750ml is a mature, library-aged collector jewel displaying the majestic longevity of traditional Syrah. In particular, this cuvée blends ancient terraces across the Côte Brune and Côte Blonde. In addition, the classic 1998 harvest provided warm, slow-ripening conditions that built magnificent depth and ageworthy balance.

Tasting Notes for 1998 Domaine Jamet Côte-Rôtie

The wine opens with mature aromas of dried blackberry, smoked meat, black olive, wild rosemary, and leather. Furthermore, nuanced notes of cracked black pepper, iron minerality, and forest floor unfold with aeration. On the palate, fully integrated, velvety tannins support a savory mid-palate of dried dark fruits and game. Consequently, the finish lingers with profound warmth, granite freshness, and rustic composure.

Key Wine Details

• Producer: Domaine Jamet

• Vintage: 1998

• Appellation: Côte-Rôtie, Northern Rhône, France

• Varietal: 100% Syrah

• Format: 750ml

• Cellar Window: Drink now through 2035

Estate History and Heritage

Domaine Jamet has been an elite benchmark of Côte-Rôtie for decades, celebrated for preserving traditional vinification. Specifically, Jean-Paul Jamet avoided heavy new oak barriques, maturing his Syrah in large seasoned demi-muids. Moreover, his meticulous parcel blending captures the complete aromatic spectrum of the appellation.

Today, mature bottles of 1998 Jamet are prized by collectors across the globe. As a result, this release offers serious connoisseurs an authentic taste of historic Côte-Rôtie mastery.