The elegant, polite, restrained, medium-bodied, pinched, finesse-style 2004 Ermitage Les Greffieux Vieilles Vignes reveals a deep ruby/purple color as well as polished, restrained, Pinot Noir-like aromas and flavors. It should drink well for 10-15 years. Importer: Paterno Imports, Lake Bluff, IL; tel. (847) 604-8900

Juicy, this is almost high-toned, showing bright floral notes backed by red plum and red currant fruit, with red licorice and a tangy minerality. The long, taut finish needs to unwind a bit, but this has superb precision for the vintage. Not imported into the U.S. Best from 2008 through 2017. 55 cases made.??–JM??Region: France / Northern Rh?ne / Ermitage Select to Add