An equal part blend of Syrah and Grenache, the 2004 2004 Cotes du Rhone- Villages Perilliere is rich, deep, and dense, with a black fruit character. 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

A 50-50 blend of Grenache and Syrah, the monolithic, but pleasant 2003 Cotes du Rhone-Villages Perriliere offers an easy-going style, sweet cherry and currant fruit, and a reasonable price. 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-Villages La Perilliere is a 50-50 blend of Grenache and Syrah kept in tank. A generous example, it possesses considerable glycerin, loads of cassis and cherry fruit, and hints of licorice as well as spice. Dense, chewy, and pure, it will provide immense enjoyment over the next 1-2 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