Which 1998 right bank wines to buy
21 Oct 2005 by JR
David Wong, Hong Kong: The 1998 Right Bank bordeaux seem to be very reasonably priced compared to other good vintages. I am thinking about buying two cases for long term cellaring (Eglise Clinet, Clos L'Eglise, L'Evangile, Figeac, Angelus etc.) Which one would your recommend? me: This is a very good point and has already inspired the intention to set up a major re-tasting of 1998 St Emilion and Pomerols early next year. These wines were made during an interesting period for right bank winemakers when many of them were experimenting with much later-picking, more exaggerated oak influence and so on. I'm not a great fan, for...

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