The two 2008s include the pleasant, but uninspiring, simple 2008 Chateauneuf du Pape. (Not yet released) One of the most historically important estates of the appellation, Chateau Fortia has been making wines since the late 1700s. It is well-known in French winedom that the owner of this property, Baron Pierre Le Roy, first promulgated very strict regulations under which Chateauneuf du Pape could be produced, This doctrine became the founding principles of the entire French appellation system in 1936. Fortia produces three cuvees from their 70+ acres of vines. Importer: Alain Junguenet, Wines of France, Mountainside, NJ; tel. (908) 654-5173