The dark ruby-colored 1996 Chateauneuf du Pape Vieilles Vignes reveals fine extract, and a spicy, cedary, cinnamon, black cherry-like personality, but the aromatics have not yet fully emerged. While this offering possesses medium to full body, excellent depth, and good length, it is atypical for the vintage as it will benefit from 1-2 years of bottle age. Moreover, it will keep for 10-12 years. Importer: New Castle Imports, Myrtle Beach, SC; tel. (803) 497-8625