Also beautiful, with gorgeous raspberry, kirsch, licorice, ground pepper and assorted Provencal herbs, the 2011 Chateauneuf du Pape Chante Le Merle Vieilles Vignes (first introduced in 1990 and an old vine blend of 85% Grenache and the balance Syrah and Mourvedre) offers a decidedly pretty (especially for this cuvee), polished profile with full body richness, excellent mid-palate depth and a seamless, elegant texture that carries through the blockbuster finish. Up with the top wines in the vintage, it is reasonably approachable now, yet will evolve gracefully for 15+ years given its balance and harmony.