Similar to the domaine’s regular bottling, this is based on Grenache, but aged in approximately 20% new oak barrels. The wood adds a slightly smoky, savory element to the black cherry fruit, but also slightly rougher tannnins in the wine’s youth. Try this from 2010.——J.C.(7/1/2008)—— 89

Richer and deeper than the 2004 version, this shows an abundance of black cherry fruit, but also layers of spicy, savory complexity. Dominated by old-vine Grenache, it could easily be mistaken for a Lirac or Chateauneuf-du-Pape. Drink now–2015.——J.C.(7/1/2008)—— 91