The black-colored 2002 Merlot Domaine de Bordeneuve Vin de Pays d’Oc reveals deep, candied black cherry and jammy blackberry aromas as well as flavors consumers have come to expect in this perennial over-achiever. Its personality reflects the difficulties associated with its vintage, however, as it is clipped short, revealing a hollow, rustic finish. It should be drunk over the next 18 months. Importer: William Deutsch and Sons, White Plains, NY; tel. (914) 251-9463; and Winesellers, Ltd., Skokie, IL; tel. (847) 679-0121