The 2006 Chateauneuf du Pape, which is dominated by Grenache, reveals plenty of garrigue, lavender, kirsch liqueur, and notions of pepper and earth. This dense, medium to full-bodied 2006 still has some tannins to shed, but it should turn out to be very good, possibly outstanding after bottling.Vidal Fleury is undergoing a dramatic metamorphosis. A new state of the art winery has been constructed below the slopes of Cote Rotie’s Cote Blonde, and a new winemaker has been brought in to revamp these somewhat rustic wines. I think we will see earlier bottling as well as more attention to detail.Importer: William Deutsch and Sons, White Plains, NY; tel. (914) 251-WINE