I was surprised by this medium-to-dark-colored wine. Its aromas of intensely ripe cassis and red cherries leads to a supple, soft, well-crafted, medium-bodied, and rich wine with easy-going and delicious flavors of blackberries and licorice. Drink it over the next 4-5 years. This wine appeared a little strange to me when taken in the context of the vintage. In general, the vintage offers bright fruit, whereas at Domaine Mongeard-Mugneret, it was less vibrant, fatter perhaps, and ever-so-slightly pasty. Importer: Vineyard Brands, Birmingham, AL; tel (205) 980-8802.