The opaque-colored, slightly internationally styled 1996 Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee des Generations exhibits toasty new oak and plenty of black currant fruit. The wine is surprisingly powerful and structured for a 1996, as well as dense and backward. This intense, impressively-endowed Chateauneuf needs several years of cellaring. Anticipated maturity: 2001-2012.Importer: Bercut-Vandervoort, 211 South Hill Dr, Brisbane, CA 94005 Ph: (415) 562-1132; Fax: (415) 562-1142