The most backward, mineral-laced and structured of this trio is the 2010 Crozes-Hermitage Roche-Pierre. With lots of wet rock, a steely constitution, and much of the fruit held in reserve, this offering comes from an interesting terroir composed of almost pure rocks. It exhibits strained black fruits, full body, impressive concentration and a lot of tannin as well as structure. Forget it for 2-3 years and drink it over the following 12-15+ years. This has long been one of my favorite estates since I first tasted their wines with importer Robert Kacher nearly thirty years ago. While there are only tiny quantities of the Hermitage, it is consistently a fine offering from this family-owned domaine. The 2010s follow the same stylistic tendencies of the 2011s as well as the 2009s. Importer: Robert Kacher Selections, New York, NY; tel. (212) 239-1275