A fresh, lively core of plum and raspberry coulis flavors stretches out, picking up anise and singed spice notes through the graphite-edged finish. This late release is losing some drive, so drink up. Drink now. 1,200 cases made, 200 cases imported.??–JM??Region: France / Southern Rh?ne / Rasteau Select to Add

This features a solid core of plum, linzer torte and blueberry coulis notes allied to a racy graphite spine, with solid underlying grip. Drink now through 2015. 1,200 cases made, 600 cases imported.??–JM??Region: France / Southern Rh?ne / Rasteau Select to Add

This is pure, with a nice racy feel, offering linzer torte and cherry confiture flavors laced with toasted spice, violet and red licorice notes. The lingering finish shows balance. Drink now through 2013. 1,200 cases made, 600 cases imported.??–JM??Region: France / Southern Rh?ne / Rasteau Select to Add

Very juicy and nicely defined, with a beam of blueberry, linzer torte and red licorice notes woven with a roasted vanilla note. An extra note of fruitcake marks the grippy finish. Drink now through 2013. 1,000 cases made, 500 cases imported.??–JM??Region: France / Southern Rh?ne / Rasteau Select to Add

There's nice purity to this, with a mix of raspberry, blackberry and blueberry fruit laced with spice and licorice notes. The juicy, lengthy finish has good underlying minerality. Drink now through 2010. 300 cases made.??–JM??Region: France / Southern Rh?ne / C?tes du Rh?ne-Villages Select to Add