Dark red. Very precise aromas of strawberry and cherry, with a suave mineral underpinning and a whiff of fresh rose adding complexity. Very Burgundian in its relatively light body, silky texture and graceful red fruit flavors. Picks up an exotic cinnamon quality on the long, sappy finish. This offers fabulous potential for an entry-level wine. -International Wine Cellar 92-94 The 2006 Chateauneuf du Pape Tradition is a brilliant wine, dense ruby/purple with sweet black cherry and blackberry fruit...

Rating: 91+ - As reviewed by International Wine Cellar on 12/03

Rating: 89/100 - As reviewed by Wine Spectator

Rating for France-Rhône-Châteauneuf-du-Pape: 92 (slightly better than average year)<br/><br/>Drinkability: young, aging quickly, could be good now<br/>