BOSQUET DES PAPES CHATEAUNEUF DU PAPE ROUGE 'CHANTE LE MERLE' 2010, Rhone

"The 2010 Chateauneuf du Pape Chante Le Merle Vieilles Vignes is a blend of 85% Grenache and the rest equal parts Syrah and Mourvedre from the same parcels as the 2011. The wine is aged primarily in foudres with small percentages of the Syrah and Mourvedre kept in new 600-liter demi-muids. A spectacular effort, it displays a confit of camphor, blueberries, blackberries, black raspberries, lavender and other floral notes. This full-bodied, massive Chateauneuf du Pape is remarkably light on its feet despite what must be 15+% alcohol. Incredibly pure and remarkably intense, this is a tour de force from Nicolas Boiron. 99 Pts. - Robert Parker - Wine Advocate "More masculine and meaty than the A la Gloire de mon Grand-Père, the 2010 Bosquet des Papes Châteauneuf-du-Pape Chante Le Merle Vieilles Vignes is a blend of 85% Grenache, 10% Mourvedre, and 5% Syrah. Aged in a mix of concrete tank, foudre, and demi-muid, it possesses a classic, structured profile with mineral-drenched wild herbs, black pepper, crushed rock, and sappy garriuge to go with a dark fruited, seriously structured, and firm core. Lovers of old-school, traditional Châteauneuf-du-Pape need to have this estate on their radar!" 95+ Pts. Jeb Dunnuck Sustainable vineyard.