The 2001 Cotes du Rhone Le Poutet is an outstanding value, even with the collapsing American dollar. This 3,000-case cuvee (primarily Grenache with dollops of Carignan and Syrah) possesses a medium ruby color along with a sweet perfume of plums, currants, figs, ripe cherries, and a hint of licorice. Open-knit, expansive, and fruity, this delicious 2001 merits consumption over the next 3-4 years.
Importer: Peter Weygandt, Weygandt-Metzler, Unionville, PA; tel. (610) 486-0800