The elegant, pretty 2001 Idus, a blend of 40% Carignan, 20% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Syrah, and 10% Grenache aged 18 months in French oak, offers up aromas of raspberries, cherries, and that striking liquid minerality typical of this appellation. Medium-bodied with copious quantities of sweet fruit as well as undeniable complexity and character, it will drink well for 5-7 years.
Importer: Jorge Ordonez, Fine Estates from Spain, Dedham, MA; tel. (781) 461-5767