The deep ruby/purple-colored 2001 Cotes du Rhone-Villages Rasteau offers chunky, robust notes of earth, chocolate, new saddle leather, and smoky black fruits. Medium-bodied and richly fruity, it avoids the rusticity many wines from this village possess. It will drink well for 5-6 years.
Importer: New Castle Imports, Myrtle Beach, SC; tel. (843) 497-8625