The 1989 exhibited dry, hard tannins and good concentration, but its backward, impenetrable style made judgment less certain. Anticipated maturity: now-2001. Last tasted 6/94. Proprietor Luc Perrin was suddenly thrust into the job of owner/winemaker in 1986 when his father was accidentally killed while working in the vineyard. There are two cuvees of traditionally made red wine. However, the Reserve de Vieilles Vignes sees some aging in small oak casks, of which about 33% are new. It possesses a new world style, without losing its Chateauneuf du Pape typicity. Luc Perrin has had a tendency to fine and filter his wines excessively, under the advice of the omnipresent Chateauneuf du Pape oenologist Noel Rabot. The excellent raw materials I have tasted prior to bottling possess less texture, intensity, and perfume after bottling. This is sad, but the goal of the oenologist is 100% security, and the Europeans seem more concerned about a few specks of sediment in the bottle than the English or Americans, who actually seek it out as a sign of a naturally made, unprocessed wine. This domaine could easily move into the four-star category with a slightly less interventionist, manipulative approach to winemaking. Importer: T. Edward Wines, 66 West Broadway #406, New York, NY 10007, Tel: 212.233.1504