1996 M. Chapoutier Châteauneuf-du-Pape la Bernardine

Chapoutier's Chateauneuf du Pape La Bernadine is one of the more successful and denser wines for the 1996 vintage. Made from yields of 15 hectoliters per hectare, the wine boasts a deep ruby color, a spicy, herbes de Provence, peppery, earthy nose, sweet cherry fruit flavors, medium to full body, and surprising density and length for a 1996. La Bernadine will be accessible upon its release, yet last for 10-15 years, atypically long for a 1996 Chateauneuf du Pape.