Terrific aromas of kirsch, black raspberries, flowers, and garrigue greet the 2001 Cotes de Provence’s taster’s nose. This value explodes on the palate with loads of red and black spicy fruits. Regrettably, it tightens to reveal a rustic, compressed finish. Drink it between 2004 and 2007.Importers: A David Schildknecht Selection, Vintner Select, Cincinnati, OH; tel. (513) 229-3630; also a Thomas Calder Selection, Issy-Les-Moulineaux, France; tel./fax 011-33-1-46-45-15-29, various American importers