This historic estate, once capable of making some of the most riveting wines of the southern Rhone, is going through tough times. The quality has declined steadily over the last decade or more. The 1992 Chateauneuf du Pape displays earthy, spicy, diluted flavors of dried fruit, tobacco, and herbs, medium body, and a simple, compact finish. Importer: Banfi Vintners, Farmingdale, NY; Tel. (516) 293-3500