Even better (than the La Barbarine), the 2012 C?te R?tie La Serene Noire has a slightly darker slant to its fruit, with perfumed rose petal, sweet spice, dried violets and raspberry and black raspberry fruit. One of the most voluptuous and sexy wines in the vintage, it hits the palate with full-bodied richness, no hard edges and a seamless, silky texture that keeps you coming back to the glass. Count me a fan and this beauty will thrill over the coming 10-15 years.