1996 Domaine du P̩gaÌ_ "Cuv̩e R̩serv̩e" Ch̢teauneuf-du-Pape Mainly Cabernet Sauvignon

Mainly Cabernet Sauvignon

Trians' most serious red

‰۝ Rather than going funky or rustic

the 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon Cyrus Ryan offers deep black currant and black cherry fruit intermixed with charcoal

with slow-building tannins and lingering spiciness

1996 Domaine du P̩gaÌ_ "Cuv̩e R̩serv̩e" Ch̢teauneuf-du-Pape Mainly Cabernet SauvignonSimilarly styled, the 1996 Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee Reserve was the most straightforward and mid weight in the retrospective, yet still a delicious wine. Possessing pretty blackberry, Provencal herbs, leathers, and earthy notes, it has medium bodied richness, good overall balance and a clean finish. (JD)