The 2001 Costieres de Nimes Cuvee d’Excellence red (100% barrel-aged Syrah) boasts a creamy blackberry and cassis character, soft tannin, a nice texture, and a plump, fruity, lush style. Drink it over the next 2-3 years.Importer: Robert Kacher Selections, Washington, DC; tel. (202) 832-9083