The 2007 Chateauneuf du Pape (85% Grenache and 15% other authorized red wine varietals) sees traditional aging in foudres. It exhibits classic notes of roasted Provencal herbs intermixed with notions of resiny pine forests, new saddle leather, and black cherry liqueur presented in a fresh, earthy, medium to full-bodied style with silky tannins as well as good freshness. This wine should drink nicely for 8-10 years. One of the most morsellated of all the Chateauneuf du Pape domaines (60+ parcels of vines spread out in every sector of the appellation), this is undoubtedly a very challenging estate to manage. The wine quality is excellent as evidenced by their strongest vintage to date, 2007. Only two 2008s were made.Various American importers, including Rhone Valley Importing, Wytheville, VA; tel. (888) 691-3100; and French Paradox, Peoria, IL; tel. (309) 682-8994