A few years ago in Chicago, a bottle of this (and a '91 Ogier poured at the same dinner) sparked my interest in the Northern Rhone. Was glad to pick up a couple of bottles on closeout from HDH recently, and opened the first of them last night with David Bueker in between a mix of Rieslings.
This was a little tired at first, showing faded red fruits and some leather and not far from generic old red wine territory. With some air the fruit freshened up and gained in depth while more meaty and herbal elements developed in the middle. A little tart on its own with the acidity standing out, but with duck confit (and baked potatoes with truffle butter) on the table, it became much more pleasurable - though the last glass seemed to be fading once again with extended air. Still a very enjoyable, fully mature (actually, a little past prime) wine.