In 2005, the noteworthy bargain is again the 2005 Cotes du Rhone-Villages, a blend of 75% Grenache, 15% Carignan, and the rest Mourvedre and Syrah. It is ripe, dark ruby, a real sleeper with attractive black cherry and spicy, earthy notes, loads of plumpness, and a corpulent mouthfeel and finish. Drink it over the next 4-5 years, although I suspect it could last longer. In the northernmost sector of Chateauneuf, the Chaussy family run this fine estate that has been making brilliant Chateauneuf du Pape for over a decade. Frugal consumers should check out their Cotes du Rhones, which are made just outside the appellation. Their wines are extremely pure and emphasize the red fruits in the regular Chateauneuf du Pape, and slightly darker fruits with additional minerality in their top selection, the Cuvee du Quet, which is usually a two-thirds blend of Grenache and the rest a whopping 30 or 35% Mourvedre. Importer: Alain Junguenet, Wines of France, Mountainside, NJ; tel. (908) 654-6173