What a nose. La Belle Marguerite's the color of ruby Port, so we shouldn't have been surprised at the luscious black currant, plum, black pepper and membrillo-paste aromas it showed. Cracked black pepper and curry notes spice up the palate's cherry, fresh red pepper and mineral flavors. Racy and medium-bodied, it finishes with more spice, plus some dried cherry notes.——W.E.(10/1/2001)—— 89