The 1997 Cuvee P possesses a dark ruby/purple color, a big, smoky, grilled meat-scented nose, ripe, sweet, medium to full-bodied flavors, excellent density and surprising fat and glycerin, in addition to thickness, an unctuous texture, and huge levels of glycerin and extract. According to Bonneau, this wine surpasses 14% natural alcohol. It displays a remarkable palate presence and amazing richness. Importer: Alain Junguenet, Wines of France, Mountainside, NJ; tel. (908) 654-6173

The 1996 Cuvee P is fat, full-bodied, and smoky, with roasted herbs, gobs of pepper, and jammy blackberry liqueur, it is an exotic, flamboyant, over-the-top style of Chateauneuf du Pape. It will make a splendid bottle of wine. Importer: Alain Junguenet, Wines of France, Mountainside, NJ; tel. (908) 654-6173

The 1995 Cuvee P offers aromas of sur-maturite, apricots, prunes, and peaches combine with meat essences, black cherries, chocolate, truffles, and licorice to create a soaring aromatic profile. The wine exhibits fabulous concentration, unreal levels of glycerin, and a superb, chewy, mind-boggling finish. This is a classic, old style Chateauneuf du Pape the likes of which are increasingly rare. Importer: Alain Junguenet, Wines of France, Mountainside, NJ; tel. (908) 654-6173