The 1999 Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee Prestige (14.5% alcohol) reveals a dark plum/garnet color as well as a gorgeously complex nose of licorice, pepper, black cherries, and cassis. As the wine sits in the glass additional nuances develop. It is a seductive, open-knit, layered, succulent, fleshy effort to enjoy now and over the next 12-15 years.
Importer: Eric Solomon, European Cellars, Charlotte, NC; tel. (704) 358-1565