Now that the 1994 Chateauneuf du Pape is in bottle, it is not nearly as rich and impressive as it was from barrel. I suspect an aromatic and flavor stripping fining and/or filtration did the damage. Nevertheless, enough of the wine has survived to merit a recommendation. It possesses an attractive ripe nose of sweet cherry fruit, Provencal herbs, and pepper. Medium to full-bodied, with excellent ripeness, and an open-knit, soft, creamy texture, this medium to dark ruby-colored wine should be drunk over the next 7-8 years. If the American importer could convince Chateau Cabrieres to abandon fining and filtration for those cuvees sent to America, I am sure this wine would be far more impressive.This wine was tasted between June 1 and June 16, 1996.I have written many times about the extraordinary terroir this estate enjoys. Gorgeously situated on the rocky plateau behind the village of Chateauneuf du Pape, Cabrieres is located next to one of the appellation's most renowned under-achievers, Mont-Redon.Importers: Parliament Wines, Atlantic City, NJ; tel. (609) 348-1100 and Geerlings and Wade, Canton, MA; tel. (617) 821-4152
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