With some maturity, this wine shows delicious food-friendly levels of black fruits, acidity and a fine balancing tannic structure. From Michel Laroche’s Languedoc winery near Beziers, this is a blend of Syrah, Mourvedre, Grenache and Cabernet Sauvignon. Brambles, black currants and licorice all come together in this dense wine. ——R.V.(2/1/2007)—— 91