The finest wine in this portfolio is the 2007 Cotes du Rhone-Villages. Made from 100% Grenache, and cropped at a remarkably low 17 hectoliters per hectare, this stunning wine could easily stand up to the top Chateauneuf du Papes. Fresh acidity gives razor-like focus to the sumptuous black raspberry, kirsch liqueur, smoked herb, and incense notes. An inky/purple color, full body, and a voluptuous texture result in a shockingly good Cotes du Rhone-Villages. It should drink well for 7-8 years. As I have written in the past, this biodynamically farmed estate is a treasure-trove of excellent as well as value-priced wines. Proprietor Daniel Boulle offers a multitude of cuvees, and his 2007s seem to hit all the sweet spots on the palate. Importer: Peter Weygandt, Weygandt-Metzler, Unionville, PA; tel. (610) 486-0800