The dense ruby/purple-colored 2009 Chateauneuf du Pape is a blend of 70% Grenache and the rest Syrah Mourvedre and tiny dollops of Cinsault Counoise Muscardin Terret Noir and Vaccarese and spends 12-15 months in large conical oak vats. It offers up notes of unsmoked cigar tobacco roasted herbs spice box black currants raspberries and cherries. Medium to full-bodied and luscious it is ideal for drinking over the next decade.