The 2003 VDP d’Oc Cabernet/Syrah (80% of the former and 20% of the latter) is aged in used small barriques. It is deep ruby/purple-tinged with hints of tobacco, black currants, earth, and herbs. In the mouth, the austere finish is typical of some of the 2003s where there were tannin management issues. I would drink it over the next 2-3 years.Importer: Robert Kacher Selections, Washington, DC; tel. (202) 832-9083