CHATEAU LA CONSEILLANTE 1998 Stock: 46348 It is no secret that 1998 will go down in history as one of the truly greatest vintages ever for the wines of Pomerol and St. Emilion, along the lines of 1947, 1948, and 1950. All the best wines are tasting better every time and scores are being upgraded. Unfortunately the wines are also increasing in price and getting harder to find. This may very well be the last of the great wines at a ridiculously good price. Don't miss it because it is truly superb. James Suckling, April 25th 2007..Three wines stole the show: 2005, 1998, and 1989. The 2005 was a barrel sample, and showed why the vintage is already so legendary. It was big, soft and velvety with opulent fruit through and through. Sure it was a bit raw but what was in the glass was glorious. When I blind taste it in bottle, it might move up from my original rating of 92-94 points.The 1998 - as I blogged yesterday about the vintage - showed why I think this a great year for Pomerol. The finish was amazing. It just kicked in like a turbocharger, with wonderful bright and ripe fruit and a long, long fresh finish. "What a wine!" I wrote on my menu. 94 points, non-blind. n/a