The 2009 Cotes du Rhone-Villages Rasteau (80% Grenache and equal parts Syrah and Mourvedre aged in concrete) comes from 60-80-year-old vines. It offers sexy, opulent, smoky, black cherry fruit intermixed with notions of raspberries, licorice, pepper, and a hint of charcuterie. Drink this medium to full-bodied, seductive red over the next 1-2 years. I met proprietor Georges Perrot several years ago before he had an American importer, and he is one of the most talented owners in Rasteau. As the following two wines evidence, he has now hooked up with one of the better small niche importers in our country, Eric Solomon. The talented Philippe Cambie is the consultant at this estate. Importer: Eric Solomon, European Cellars, Charlotte, NC; tel. (704) 358-1565; fax (704) 358-1797