The 2009 Cotes du Rhone-Villages Massif d’Uchaux is the wine to buy. There are about 5,000 cases of this blend of 55% Grenache, 22% Syrah and the rest Cinsault and Carignan. It is a seductive, light to medium ruby-hued effort revealing delicious as well as charming, seductive black cherry fruit infused with hints of Provencal herbs and earth. Fresh, lively and silky textured, this delicious 2009 should drink well for 2-3 years.
Importer: Epic Wines, Aptos, CA; tel. (800) 322-3742 and Serge Dore Selections, Chappaqua, NY; tel. (914) 861-9206