A sleeper of the vintage, the 2007 Cotes du Rhone-Villages possesses excellent notes of kirsch liqueur, licorice, smoked herbs, and a meaty note. With abundant body and fruit as well as terrific purity and texture, it should drink well for 2-3 years.
This is a strong trio of Chateauneuf du Papes from proprietor Claude Chastan.
Various American importers, including: J A O Wine Imports, McLean, VA; tel. (703) 848-2473; European Wine Import, Cleveland, OH; tel. (216) 426-0979; Canon de Colorado, Greenwood Village, CO; tel. (303) 721-8678; and Vintage Wine Marketing, Napa, CA; www.vintagewinemarketing.com