The 2004 Crozes-Hermitage Vieilles Vignes (100% new oak) has attractive tapenade, red currant, and cherry notes in addition to vibrant acidity. It reminds me somewhat of the 1996. Drink it over the next 7-8 years.
Importers: Martin Scott Wines, Little Neck, NY; tel. (516) 327-0808 and Stacole Fine Wines, Boca Raton, FL; tel. (561) 998-0029