Another 80-20 Grenache-Syrah blend, the 2019 Cotes du Rhone Villages Plan de Dieu smells of the region's sun-warmed stones and garrigue, plus black cherries and blackberries. It's medium to full-bodied, yet has a lively feel that's not always found in wines from Plan de Dieu. With its silky tannins and gentle astringency on the long finish, it's a relatively elegant offering to drink over the next 3-4 years.

The 2016 Cotes du Rhone Villages Plan de Dieu is a supple, easy-drinking wine to consume over its first 4-5 years. Hints of garrigue accent cherry fruit in this medium to full-bodied blend of 90% Grenache and 10% Syrah. Matured solely in concrete, its unadulterated fruit is a simple joy to drink.