The beautiful 2007 Cotes du Rhone Samorens possesses a solid structure, surprising density, a lot more character and fruit than one normally finds in wines of this level, and lovely black currant and cherry fruit notes interwoven with smoke and earth. Full-bodied and rich, it should drink nicely for 3-4 years. A dramatic increase in the quality of the Ferraton wines has been noticeable over the last several vintages. Kudos to Michel Chapoutier and his winemaking team who worked hard to bring this house up to its current level of quality. Even the lower level wines merit attention. Ferraton is also fashioning solidly made Chateauneuf du Papes. Importer: A French Paradox, Peoria, IL; tel. (309) 682-8994