Along the same lines and with a fruit-loaded personality, the 2011 Merlot IGP Ardeche dishes out plenty of black and blue fruits, violet, chocolate and mint to go with a medium-bodied, rustic and chewy feel on the palate. Slightly volatile and lacking charm, you nevertheless could do worse for the price and it should drink well for a year or three. Drink now-2015. A solid estate that puts out value-priced, quality wines, these 2011s are a step behind previous vintages. Importer: Chloe Wines; chloewine.com