The 2004 Chateauneuf du Pape Tradition, the basic cuvee, exhibits a dark ruby/purple color and plenty of attractive black cherry fruit intermixed with some licorice, spice box, cedar, and earth. The wine is full-bodied, lush, and surprisingly soft and opulent for a 2004. It should drink nicely for up to a decade.
Importer: Langdon Shiverick, Cleveland, OH; tel. (216) 861-6800