The most impressive of the lineup is the 2011 Cote Rotie La Garde. A blend of 100% Syrah that incorporates 20% whole cluster fermentation, it exhibits a firm, structured feel, with graphite, rendered bacon fat, vanilla and raspberry/blackberry-styled fruit all emerging from the glass. Medium to full-bodied, with ample tannin, it needs to be cellared for 3-4 years, and drunk over the following 10-15 years. Domaine de Bonserine, which was purchased by the Guigal family in 2006, covers a whopping 25 acres in Cote Rotie (second largest estate in Cote Rotie), mostly in the northern portion of the appellation in the lieux-dits of Champin, Fongeant, La Vialliere, Les Moutonnes and Cote Brune (among others). In addition, they have just under 3 acres in Condrieu. The normally produce three Cote Roties in a given vintage; the larger production La Sarrasine, the single vineyard La Vialliere, of which there are roughly 400 cases made, and the old vine La Garde, which is never more than 300 cases. Importer: Europvin; www.europvin.com