My favorite in the lineup the 2009 Ogier Caves des Papes Châteauneuf-du-Pape Terroir Galets Roules is a muscular meaty wine that displays loads of spice iron crushed stone and spice aromatics. Very mineral-driven even more so than the Eclats Calcaires this medium+ bodied Châteauneuf-du-Pape has fresh pure texture sound structure and loads of ripe tannin on the finish. Playing in the classic and textbook stylistic range this beauty should drink well for a decade.

Dense and grippy this is a bit backward now with a core of black currant fig and roasted apple wood flavors. Yet despite the dark profile there's still an overriding silky feel with perfumy black tea and mouthwatering spice notes. Drink now through 2014. -JM