From a bottle purchased on release, the 2010 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Colombis from Madame Ferrando is a total rock star and comes close to topping out the scale. Boasting a still youthful ruby/purple-tinged color as well as an awesome display of kirsch liqueur, black licorice, ground pepper, and cured meats, it hits the palate with full-bodied richness, a deep, layered, powerful texture, and a finish that goes on for nearly a minute. Despite all its richness and power, like all great wines, it stays balanced, pure, and weightless. It’s a heavenly bottle of wine and a monumental Grenache! (Jeb Dunnuck, 99)