Made from 80% Syrah and 20% Mourvedre, the brilliant 2010 Chateauneuf du Pape Reserve is atypical in terms of its component parts. While I am not generally a lover of Syrah in Chateauneuf du Pape, this offering is outstanding. Its dense purple color is accompanied by plenty of blueberry and creme de cassis notes intertwined with a floral/lavender component, a deep, medium to full-bodied mouthfeel, sweet tannin, decent acidity and good precision and freshness. Enjoy it over the next 15+ years. Bottom line – avoid the 2009s and give a serious look at the 2010s. (Not yet released) Importer: Alain Junguenet, Wines of France, Mountainside, NJ; tel. (908) 654-5173