Clos des Papes Chateauneuf du Pape 2010

Parker: Mind blowing stuff, the 2010 Chateauneuf du Pape is most likely the greatest wine ever from this estate. Still inky colored, it has a powerful, slightly backward feel in its crushed rocks, cassis, kirsch, toasted spice, licorice and dried flower-like aromas and flavors. Massively concentrated, thick, rich and textured, it delivers a serious lashing of tannin, yet nevertheless is perfectly balanced, ultra-pure, precise and long. It's the quintessential Clos des Papes and will have 30+ years of longevity. Note, yields were a miniscule 16 hectoliters per hectare, so there's not much of this out there. 99+/100

Suckling: A perfumed nose of wild dark berries, leather, cloves, black olives and dried leaves. It's full-bodied with polished tannins. It's ample with lovely velvety texture. It's slightly punchy on the mid-palate, but remains balanced and focused. Funnelled long finish. Drink or hold. 96/100