Another strong effort is the 2007 Cotes du Rhone-Villages Laudun Chateau de Bord La Croix de Fregere. A blend of 70% Grenache and 30% Syrah, it has an elegant, almost Burgundian style with notes of forest floor, herbs, sweet cherries, and plums. Round and fresh with light tannin as well as a very good finish, it should drink nicely for 2-3 years. (Not yet released)In top vintages such as 2007, three cuvees of Chateauneuf du Pape are produced, all of which performed even better from bottle than they did last year.Various American importers: www.brotte.com