The 2011 Vin de Pays, a blend of 40% Syrah, 40% Merlot and 20% Grenache, is a straightforward, fruity, medium-bodied, fresh red made in a pure, delicious style. Drink it over the next year. One of the finest estates in the southern Rhone for their selection of Cotes du Rhone-Villages and, more recently, Rasteau, is this biodynamically farmed estate of Helene and Daniel Boulle in Travaillan. These wines first came to my attention with the 1999 vintage, and after a choppy period a decade or so ago, the last few vintages have been very promising. The number of cuvees produced can vary, but in 2011, there are four cuvees of Cotes du Rhone-Villages plus an old vine Rasteau made from vines planted in 1921. Importer: Peter Weygandt, Weygandt-Metzler, Unionville, PA; tel. (610) 486-0800