The 1999 Griottes reveals sweet, concentrated, blackberry, and cassis fruit, a supple texture, and a glycerin-imbued, fleshy finish. It includes 90% Syrah that was picked extremely ripe. Consume it over the next 5-6 years. Importer: a Jeffrey Davies Signature Selection, West Nyack, NY; tel. (845) 353-8767

This wine is slightly softer, without as much density and complexity as its older sibling. The 1997 is low in acidity, fruity, open-knit, and best drunk over the next 1-2 years. This offering was made from 95% Syrah and 5% Grenache.Importer: Jeffrey Davies Signature Selections, West Nyack, NY; tel. (845) 353-8767

This deep ruby-colored wine exhibits a chocolatey, roasted almond, herb, peppery, and black fruit-scented nose. There is good density, a lush, fruity palate, and a soft finish. It requires consumption over the next several years.This offering was made from 95% Syrah and 5% Grenache.Importer: Jeffrey Davies Signature Selections, West Nyack, NY; tel. (845) 353-8767