Wines from Plan de Dieu are rarely seen in the U.S., but this is an attractive offering from the Quiot family’s holdings in that region. It’s dark in profile, with aromas and flavors that veer from black cherry toward black olive and coffee. It’s medium bodied, with some fine, slightly dusty tannins on the finish. Drink it over the next few years. ——J.C.(2/1/2011)—— 87

Fresh red fruits mixed with slightly sweaty, gamey notes. Ripe fruit, persistent palate, good complexity. From 2009.