Once again, the most structured, dense and concentrated of the three wines is the 2010 Chateauneuf du Pape La Crau de Ma Mere. More tannin, good acidity and lots of Christmas fruitcake, kirsch liqueur, licorice, truffle and spice box notes along with terrific fruit purity, depth and length are found in this deep, multilayered 2010. It should easily equal what this estate achieved in 2007. Drink it over the next 15+ years. (Not yet released)This large estate is owned by the Mayard family and is run with considerable attention to detail since 1999 by Francoise Roumiex-Mayard and her sister, Beatrice. All three cuvees are noteworthy as well as fairly priced efforts. Moreover, they are made in an upfront, delicious style that can be drunk when released or, in the case of the top cuvees, the Clos du Calvaire and La Crau de Ma Mere, cellared for 10-15 years.Importers: Fred Ek, Ex Cellars, Solvang, CA; tel. (805) 686-9153 and Vintage ‘59, Washington, DC; tel. (202) 966-9218