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Vintage | 1996 |
Rating | 85-89 |
Region | Rhône |
Appellation | Châteauneuf du Pape |
Colour | Red |
Volume | 0.75 l |
Price | Less than 100 € |
Château | Nerthe (La) |
Country | France |
Saint Emilion
PAUL JABOULET AINE Le Pied de la Côte 1996
Hermitage Rouge
Côte Rotie
Champagne
Margaux
CHAPOUTIER Ermitage Le Pavillon 1996
Hermitage Rouge
Margaux
Cornas
There are only 7,000 bottles of the 1996 Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee des Cadettes, which is made from a blend of 46% Mourvedre, 32% Grenache, and 22% Syrah. A small portion of this wine spends time in barrique. The dark rubypurple-colored 1996 possesses a spicy, new saddle leather, raspberry, peppery, earthy nose, medium body, plenty of tannin, a slightly austere finish, excellent purity, good richness, and a serious, muscular style with good grip and structure. Drink it over the next 10-12 years.