2010 Chateauneuf du Pape Blanc Cuvee Tradition

As for their white Chateauneuf du Pape, the 2010 is a strong effort, with notes of white currants, honeyed grapefruit and spring flowers in a medium-bodied, crisp, dry, naked style. Drink it over the next 1-2 years. (Not yet released) The proprietors of a reasonably large estate of nearly 70 acres, with parcels spread throughout Chateauneuf du Pape, the Boiron family has long been a fixture in the appellation, dating at least as far back as the mid-1800s . Nicolas Boiron, who is running the estate now, is certainly a bigger than life character, both literally and figuratively. He is possibly the tallest vigneron in the southern Rhone. His property is a wonderful source of traditional Chateauneuf du Papes that are consistently well-made and among the best-known of the appellation. Their 2009s are all strong efforts, and their 2010s, to my taste, are the greatest wines they have produced since 1990, even eclipsing their success in the sensational vintage of 2007. The 2010s are probably the finest wines Nicolas Boiron has yet made, equal to the success they had in 1990, and eclipsing the wondrous vintage of 2007. Importer: Alain Junguenet, Wines of France, Mountainside, NJ; tel. (908) 654-6173