Showing even better from bottle than barrel, the 2012 Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee des Generations has a subtle tinge of vanilla in its cassis, blackberry jam, smoked earth and violet-driven bouquet. Full-bodied, uber-rich and concentrated, and with notable freshness and purity, it’s a blockbuster 2012 that will have 12-15 years of longevity.