The outstanding 2010 Tavel Les Eglantiers is a full-bodied, dry rose offering abundant strawberry and cherry notes intermixed with a hint of Provencal garrigue. Drink this flavorful 2010 over the next year. This firm continues to dramatically improve the quality of its wines since Laurent Brotte, the grandson of the founder, Charles Brotte, took over management in 2000. Additionally, the brilliant Philippe Cambie is the consultant. Brotte is renowned for their non-vintage cuvee of Chateauneuf du Pape called La Fiole du Pape, which is usually a blend of three or four vintages and is sold in a misshapen, phony dust-covered bottle that undoubtedly horrifies purists. However, the wine is quite good, and to Laurent Brotte’s credit, they have started putting a lot number on the label. Various American importers including Chrissa Imports, South San Francisco, CA; tel. (650) 877-8460; Opici Imports, Glen Rock, NJ; tel. (201) 689-3256; Margaux and Associates Fine Wines and Spirits, Dallas, TX; tel. (214) 380-1731; and Transat Trade, Gardena, CA; tel. (310) 516-6799

A fresh, focused style, with a nicely tight beam of bitter cherry, blood orange and herb notes leading to a lightly firm, stony finish. Drink now. 2,500 cases made.??–JM??Region: France / Southern Rh?ne / Tavel Select to Add