From Bruno Boisson, the 2009 Cairanne is outstanding. Already bottled, it exhibits sweet roasted Provencal herb notes intermixed with notions of licorice, lavender, cherry marmalade and spice box. This broad, full-bodied wine is a wonderful example of a Cotes du Rhone-Villages. It, too, should drink well for 3-4 years. Not to be confused with the Domaine de Boissan, Domaine Boisson is owned by two brothers, Alain, who oversees the Cros de Romet property and Bruno, who is in charge of the Domaine Boisson cuvees. Importer: Alain Junguenet, Wines of France, Mountainside, NJ; tel. (908) 654-6172

Aromatic and juicy nose of chocolate and cherry. Ripe, fresh style with excellent concentration, fleshy sweet fruit and a juicy, pure finish.