The 1994 Chateauneuf du Pape Vieilles Vignes appears to be an awesome wine. The opaque dark ruby/purple color is accompanied by a sensational nose of crushed black fruits, licorice, and truffles. Full-bodied, with magnificent extraction of fruit and a layered, viscous texture, this unctuous, super-concentrated wine has plenty of tannin lurking behind the ostentatious display of richness. This is a dazzling Chateauneuf du Pape for drinking between 1998-2012. I did not retaste the 1994 offerings during my visit in June, 1996, so the above score and tasting note is the same as reported in issue #101. This wine was tasted between June 1 and June 16, 1996. Importer: Eric Solomon, European Cellars, New York, NY; tel. (212) 924-4949