Slightly more expensive, but well-worth the price is the deep purple-colored 2000 Lirac Cuvee de la Reine des Bois. It offers aromas and flavors of cherries, cassis, minerals, licorice, and pepper. This fat, fruity, glycerin-imbued 2000 should drink well for 2-4 years. Importer: Kysela Pere et Fils, Winchester, VA; tel. (540) 722-9228