The spicy 2009 Costieres de Nimes Cuvee Quintessence (90% Grenache, 5% Mourvedre and 5% Syrah) exhibits copious notes of kirsch, roasted Provencal herbs, licorice and resiny balsam wood. Drink this very good wine over the next 4-5 years. An enviable source of superb bargains, Mas des Bressades’ white, red and rose wines have all over-delivered at their price points for many years.Importer: Robert Kacher Selections, Washington, DC; tel. (202) 832-9083