The top cuvee is the spectacular 2001 Cotes du Rhone-Villages Rasteau Cuvee Paul-Emile. A dense ruby/purple color is followed by sumptuous aromas of kirsch liqueur, chocolate, espresso, and spicy wood in the background. This impressively built, full-bodied, concentrated 2001 is delicious, complex, and ageworthy. It can be drunk now, but will be even better in 2-3 years; it should last for 10-12 years.
Importers: Daniel Johnnes, Jeroboam Imports, New York, NY; tel. (212) 625-2505 and World Shippers and Importers, Philadelphia, PA; tel. (215) 732-2018