Cropped at a tiny 20 hl/hA (just over 1 ton/acre), this wine is 99% Mourvedre (all AC Coteaux d’Aix en Provence reds must be blends). It’s rich and creamy-textured on the palate and turns pronouncedly tannic on the finish, but showcases ripe blackberry, vanilla and cola flavors. Should easily age 5–6 years or more.——J.C.(7/1/2008)—— 89