This effort reveals a dark ruby/purple color, with extraordinary amounts of sweet, ripe Grenache dominating its personality. Although more delineated than the 2000, the 2001 displays plenty of fat, opulence, and plumpness to its gutsy, robust character. It is a beautifully made, pure, lush Cotes du Rhone Villages from an estate better known for its glorious, sweet white wines. Importer: Kermit Lynch Wine Merchant, Berkeley, CA; tel. (510) 524-1524