The 2007 Cotes du Rhone reveals a garrigue note, obvious tannin, and a dry, austere style. It is a pleasant, but uninspiring version of a Cotes du Rhone made from Syrah. It seems to me that Jamet’s traditional Cote Roties, which I adored in vintages such as 1985, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, and 1999, have not been up to snuff over recent years. It is difficult to understand why as this has always been one of the more reliable producers in Cote Rotie. They do have a mind-bending 25 separate parcels (18 acres) spread over Cote Rotie, with some terrific sites, but the wines have become increasingly lean and sinewy as well as herbaceous and vegetal. Importer: Robert Kacher Selections, Washington, DC; tel. (202) 832-9083