Coming from the northern part of the southern Rhone, the 2011 Cotes du Rhone Villages Visan is a deliciously polished, textured effort that offers up plenty of sweet blackberry, raspberry, bouquet garni and garrigue on the nose. This is followed by a medium-bodied, textured and balanced wine that will drink nicely for 4-5 years. These are all classy, beautifully made efforts that are worth seeking out.