A classic Provence red: charming, light and fresh, with pretty red fruit and straightforward flavors of plum and bramble. There’s a bit of tannin here but this is a wine to drink young, before the fresh fruit fades. Try with grilled spare ribs. ——J.R.(10/1/2010)—— 87

The funky nose kicks up leather, iodine and malted chocolate prior to a lean, muscular palate of condensed plum and berry. Pretty tannic stuff, with lots of grab across the cheeks. ——M.S.(9/1/2003)—— 83