The 2004 Cotes du Rhone Domaine de Pierredon is a tank-aged blend of equal parts Mourvedre, Syrah, and Grenache. Offering loads of fruit as well as Provencal herb/garrigue notes in a ripe, medium- bodied, straightforward style, it will drink well for 1-2 years. A Patrick Lesec Selection, various American importers, including Chemin des Vins, Sherborn, MA 508 545 1532; Vermont Wine Merchants, Burlington, VT 802 658 6771;Noble House, New York, NY 212 736 0040; William Harrison Imports, Manassas,VA 703 815 9463; The Stacole Company, Boca Raton, FL 561 998 0029; Fine Vines, Melrose Park, IL 708 343 6702; Silver State, Reno, NV 775 331 3400 and Wine Warehouse, Commerce, CA 323 724 1700

The 2003 Cotes du Rhone Domaine de Pierredon is a soft, richly fruity blend of equal parts Syrah, Mourvedre, and Grenache revealing loads of glycerin, alcohol, and fruit. Drink it over the next 1-3 years. A Patrick Lesec Selection, various American importers, including Stacole Fine Wines, Boca Raton, FL; tel. (561) 993-0029, Classic Wines, Boston, MA; tel. (617) 469-5799, and Fine Vines LLC, Maywood, IL; tel. (708) 343-5901

The 2001 Cotes du Rhone Domaine de Pierredon is a tank-aged blend of equal parts Grenache, Mourvedre, and Syrah. Jammy, fruity, lush, pure, and a lot of fun to drink, it is the kind of wine I wish were available at some of the Parisian bistros that buy some of the cheapest stuff available from mediocre Bordeaux and Burgundy negociants. This delicious offering will drink well for several years. A Patrick Lesec Selection, various American importers, including Stacole Fine Wines, Boca Raton, FL; tel. (561) 998-0029, Classic Wines, Boston, MA; tel. (617) 469-5799, Fine Vines LLC, Maywood, IL; tel. (708) 343-5901, and Associated Wine Distributors, St. Helena, CA; tel. (707) 963-8048

The excellent 2000 Cotes du Rhone Domaine de Pierredon (the largest cuvee at 6,500 cases) is a blend of equal parts Grenache, Mourvedre, and Syrah. The dense ruby/purple color is followed by abundant amounts of unencumbered blackberry and cherry fruit. Drink this delicious, pure, exceptional value over the next 12-18 months. A Patrick Lesec Selection, various American importers, including Stacole Fine Wines, Boca Raton, FL; tel. (561) 998-0039, Classic Wines, Boston, MA; tel. (617) 469-5799, Fine Vines LLC, Maywood, IL; tel. (708) 343-5901, T. Edwards Wines, New York, NY; tel. (212) 233-1004, and Associated Wine Distributors, St. Helena, CA; tel. (707) 963-8048

The 1999 Domaine de Pierredon (a blend of equal parts Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvedre) reveals notes of underbrush, black cherries, and cassis, a soft, plump texture with astonishing richness for a wine of this price range, decent acidity, and a nicely-textured, ripe, heady finish. It was vinified and aged with virtually no SO2 adjustments. Drink it over the next 2-3 years. A Patrick Lesec Selection, various American importers, including Adventures in Wine, Daly City, CA; tel. (415) 467-0140, Atlantic Importing Co., Newton, MA; tel. (617) 965-2933, Fine Vines LLC, Maywood, IL; tel. (708) 343-5901, and New Castle Imports, Myrtle Beach, SC; tel. (843) 497-8625