1990 Cuvée Félicien Diffonty et Fils du Vatican Châteauneuf-du-Pape

The 1990 exhibits an intensely spicy, cherry, roasted nut, kirsch-scented nose, sweet, alcoholic, supple, chewy flavors, plenty of ripeness, and sweet tannins in the long, succulent, lusty finish. This is a decadently styled, exotic Chateauneuf du Pape that merits drinking over the next 7-9 years. Here is another estate that bottles its wine as it is sold, so be sure to purchase the earlier bottlings. The first batch of the 1990 will arrive to the marketplace over the next six months. No known American importer.