The outstanding, rich, dark ruby/purple-colored 1995 Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee Reservee reveals evidence of exposure to new oak casks (check out the pain grille notes). An impressive, full-bodied vin de garde, this classic, well-endowed wine offers plenty of smoke, black fruits, cherries, hickory, and barbeque-like scents, along with copious quantities of fruit and structure. Drink this rich, impressively-endowed Chateauneuf du Pape between 1999-2015.The Cuvee Reservee represents a selection from 70-100-year old vines. It is made only in top vintages.This northern Chateauneuf du Pape estate has come on strong in the nineties since the son, Jean-Paul Daumen, took over for his father. Fortunately, prices have not yet caught up to the new quality level, so this estate offers an excellent quality/price rapport.Importer: A Christopher Cannan Selection, Europvin USA, Watertown, MA; tel. (617) 924-7620