Chateauneuf du Pape Vieilles Vignes 1999

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Very good is the 1999 Chateauneuf du Pape Vieilles Vignes. Its dark ruby color with notions of pink at the rim is followed by a striking bouquet of violets intermixed with blackberry jam. licorice. and tapenade. This full-bodied. expansive. concentrated. spicy wine is dazzling stuff. Anticipated maturity: now-2016. (RP. 12/2001)