Chateau-Fortia

[lodgeone]

I recently was given a bottle of Chateau Fortia Chateauneuf-du-Pape 1988. I have not been able to find out much about it though. Any information or suggestions of resources would be appreciated.

[Bucko]

Located near Chateau La Nerthe, Chateau Fortia was once a prime estate in CdP, but the 80s and 90s were not kind, or rather the estate has not lived up to expectations. The Le Roys run the estate, and Bruno took the helm in 1994. He is an affable fellow who is well aware that a lot of work needs to be done to return the winery to its once exalted state.

I would pull the cork ASAP, and have a back-up bottle.

Bucko