Inky purple in color, this traditional blend of 60% Grenache, 20% Syrah, 15% Mourvedre and 5% Cinsault is a big, tannic wine, but the tannins are supple and ripe. Dark fruit--blueberries and plums--seem a bit closed and brooding, but grace notes of violets and smoke add nuance. Give it 3-5 years of cellaring.——J.C.(11/15/2006)—— 91