The 2010 Chateauneuf du Pape Haute Pierre, a blend of 65% tank-aged Grenache and 35% barrel aged-Syrah, is drinking beautifully at present. Offering copious aromas of black cherry jam, cassis, licorice, forest floor, spring flowers and bouquet garni, this full-bodied, dark purple-colored wine will benefit from several more years of cellaring. It will last for 15+ years. This outstanding firm has done a top rank job under the ownership of the Roederer champagne firm and the general administration of Jacques Granges. They continue to upgrade their southern Rhone selections, which were their weakest link when I first started tasting here over a decade ago. Importer: Maison Marques et Domaines, Oakland, CA; tel. (510) 286-2000