The 1996 Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee Reservee Vieilles Vignes boasts a dark ruby color, followed by a robust nose of black currants, kirsch, smoke, and cherry jam. There is excellent concentration, medium to full body, a supple texture, and a heady, lusty, alcoholic finish. This very good to excellent 1996 offering should continue to drink well for 5-6 years. Importer: A Christopher Cannan Selection, Europvin USA, Watertown, MA; tel. (617) 924-7620