A serious effort, the 1999 Costieres de Nimes Cuvee Prestige is a dense, chewy, deep ruby/purple-colored wine revealing abundant quantities of blackberry and cassis fruit intermixed with licorice. Beefy and big, with a supple texture and admirable finish, it should drink well for 7-8 years.Importer: Kysela Pere et Fils, Winchester, VA; tel (540) 722-9228