A beautiful sleeper of the vintage as well as an excellent value, the 2006 Cotes du Rhone Serre de Latin reveals sweet framboise and kirsch-liqueur notes intermixed with notions of licorice and Provencal herbs. It is soft, medium-bodied, and seductive. Enjoy it over the next 2-4 years. One of the benchmark historical producers of Chateauneuf du Pape, Clos du Mont Olivet has long been the bastion of one segment of the Sabon family. The consistent results have always been classic Chateauneuf du Papes that stand the test of time. With the introduction of their Cuvee du Papet in 1989, they created an old-vine, luxury product that can push Chateauneuf du Pape to its maximum expression of Grenache and Provencal typicity. Various American importers including Michael Skurnik, Syosset, NY; tel. (516) 677-9300; David Hinkle, North Berkeley Imports, Berkeley, CA; tel. (510) 848-8910; Vintner Select, Mason, OH; tel. (800) 597-1491; Dionysus Imports, Lorton, VA; H2 Vino, Chicago, IL; tel. (312) 533-4178; and Ideal Wines and Spirits, Medford, MA; tel. (617) 395-3300