The 2010 Les Enfants Terribles (55% Mourvedre and 45% Syrah, aged 50% in small barrels and 50% in tank) looks to have outstanding potential. Dense ruby/purple, with hints of blueberry, charcoal, licorice, bouquet garni and acacia flowers, it is elegant, complex, rich, dense and best consumed over the next 3-4 years, although I wouldn’t be surprised to see it last longer. Mas Carlot is run by the female half of the husband and wife team of Nathalie Blanc-Mares and Cyril Mares. Cyril is responsible for the Mas des Bressades wines, which are consistently excellent, as are these.Importer: Robert Kacher Selections, Washington, DC; tel. (202) 832-9083

The 2009 Costieres de Nimes Les Enfants Terribles is superb. Its dense ruby/purple color is accompanied by notes of blackberries, blueberries, camphor, licorice and sauteed mushrooms. The wine exhibits good density and richness as well as a heady finish. It should drink nicely for 5-6 years. This is one of the best run estates in Costieres de Nimes. Owned by the husband and wife team of Nathalie Blanc-Mares and Cyril Mares, with the charming, passionate Nathalie running Mas Carlot and Cyril in charge of the neighboring estate of Mas des Bressades (another high quality/ value producer).Importer: Robert Kacher Selections, Washington, DC; tel. (202) 832-9083

The 2008 Costieres de Nimes Les Enfants Terribles is a barrel and cuve-aged equal part blend of Mourvedre and Syrah. From a tough vintage, it exhibits a dark ruby color, copious aromas of tree bark, fresh mushrooms, blueberries, black currants, pepper and dusty, loamy soil undertones. Drink it over the next 2-3 years. This is one of the best run estates in Costieres de Nimes. Owned by the husband and wife team of Nathalie Blanc-Mares and Cyril Mares, with the charming, passionate Nathalie running Mas Carlot and Cyril in charge of the neighboring estate of Mas des Bressades (another high quality/ value producer).Importer: Robert Kacher Selections, Washington, DC; tel. (202) 832-9083