Three other offerings that merit attention from thrifty consumers include the 2009 Cotes du Rhone Laurent B. This wine displays loads of garrigue, pepper, roasted herbs, barbecue smoke, and red and black currants in a medium-bodied, elegant style. Drink it over the next 2-3 years. (Not yet released) This large domaine has vineyards throughout Gigondas and some of the neighboring villages. Importers: Simon N Cellars, Charlottesville, VA; tel. (434) 977-4476, Southern Wine & Spirits, and Lauber Imports, Somerville, NJ; tel. (908) 725-2100

Three other offerings that merit attention from thrifty consumers include the 2009 Cotes du Rhone Laurent B. This wine displays loads of garrigue, pepper, roasted herbs, barbecue smoke, and red and black currants in a medium-bodied, elegant style. Drink it over the next 2-3 years. (Not yet released)This large domaine has vineyards throughout Gigondas and some of the neighboring villages.Importers: Simon N Cellars, Charlottesville, VA; tel. (434) 977-4476, Southern Wine & Spirits, and Lauber Imports, Somerville, NJ; tel. (908) 725-2100