Cuilleron is a brilliant white wine maker, who has augmented the quality of his reds. The dense purple-colored 1999 St.-Joseph Cuvee Prestige l'Amarybelle displays intense aromas of black fruits, minerals, oak, and graphite. It is medium to full bodied, with gorgeously sweet fruit on the attack, and a long, layered finish. The wine will drink well for 5-8 years. Importer: Neal Rosenthal, Select Vineyards, Shekomeko, NY; tel. (800) 910-1990

A fine wine, the 1998 St.-Joseph Cuvee Prestige l'Amarybelle reveals an herbaceousness, but sweet black cherries intermixed with smoke, pepper, and minerals. It is a soft, seductive wine to drink over the next 6-7 years. Importer: Neal Rosenthal, Select Vineyards, Shekomeko, NY; tel. (800) 910-1990

The 1997 St.-Joseph Cuvee Prestige l'Amarybelle exhibits a saturated purple color, and intense, jammy cassis aromas intermixed with pain grille. Medium-bodied, with low acidity, excellent purity, and a gutsy, exuberant richness, this wine should drink well for 7-8 years. Importer: Neal Rosenthal, Select Vineyards, Shekomeko, NY; tel. (800) 910-1990

This wine possesses a deep ruby color, but is crisp, with high acidity, and green pepper and red fruits. The 1996 l'Amarybelle was a bit oaky and short and lean in the finish. Importer: Neal Rosenthal, Select Vineyards, Shekomeko, NY; tel. (800) 910-1990