Chateauneuf du Pape, Le Bois Pointu,

2010 is the fourth vintage of this tiny Châteauneuf production that spans two parcels: Le Pointu in the sandy Nalys/Rayas sector of the appellation and Crois de Boix from Bédarrides. 2007, 2008 and 2009 were made in conjunction with owner Charles Blagden and Eric from Domaine Cros de la Mûre and the wine carried the Cros de la Mûre label, from the 2010 vintage onwards the wine will now be made by Charles and the young Gonnets of Domaine Font de Michelle. The vineyards are being farmed organically and fermentation for the Grenache is in steel whilst the other varieties are blended together and fermented in demi-muid barrels. Bois Pointu has surpassed its 2007 to make an exquisite vintage; this is one of the top wines in Châteauneuf.