The cedar, cinnamon and cigar box aromas of this beautifully balanced red are a tell-tale mark of its Mouton heritage. It has a depth and complexity not often seen from France's south. Dried cherry, tobacco and earth flavors flow into a long and elegant, if a bit woody, finish. This can use two years in the cellar, and joins the upper echelon of wines setting the standard for this region. ——M.M.(2/1/2002)—— 88