While some tannin still exists, this dark plum/garnet-colored wine is showing considerable amber at the edge and has been one of the vintage’s fastest maturing wines. A rather seductive nose of tobacco, Provencal herbs, licorice, cherries, and loamy soil notes is followed by a medium-bodied wine with low acidity in a somewhat loosely knit, unconcentrated style. Drink it up. Last tasted, 12/01.