The 1996 Chateauneuf du Pape is an evolved, forward, richly fruity wine with medium body, and plenty of smoke, pepper, Allspice, black cherry and Provencal herb aromas. It is seductive, round, charming, and sexy. The wine possesses depth, is full-bodied, and with ripe fruit concentration. This wine will not make old bones, but it will offer delicious drinking for 6-7 years. Importer: Kermit Lynch Wine Merchant, Berkeley, CA; tel (510) 524-1524