The 2001 Cotes du Rhone-Villages Vaison La Romaine possesses a deep ruby color as well as kirsch and black cherry fruit notes, medium body, noticeable tannin, and an intriguing minerality. Drink this pretty, stylish 2001 over the next 4-5 years.
Importers: Louis/Dressner Selections, New York, NY; tel. (212) 319-8768; David Hinkle, North Berkeley Imports, Berkeley, CA; tel. (510) 848-8910; and Vintners Select.