Lovely aromas of sweet red and black fruits are found in the nose of the 2003 Corbieres. This excellent value reveals admirable depth to its blackberry, cherry, and garrigue (the sun-roasted herbs common in Southern France) flavors. It exhibits copious amounts of tannin, but they appear to be ripe. Drink it over the next 3 years.Importer: Dan Kravitz - Hand Picked Selections, Warrenton, VA; tel. (540) 347-9400

This medium to dark ruby-colored, expansive, light to medium-bodied 2000 Corbieres offers fresh blackberry and cherry aromas as well as licorice, blackberry, and tar-like flavors. Drink this pretty, seamless 2000 over the next four years.Importer: Dan Kravitz - Hand Picked Selections, Warrenton, VA; tel (540) 347-9400.