2007 Domaine des Bosquets Gigondas ($25-$30)
Youthful purple. Perfumed scents of dark berries, incense, rose and lavender, plus a hint of cola. Fleshy, seductively sweet black raspberry and mulberry flavors are enlivened by juicy acidity and framed by gentle tannins. A tangy mineral note adds cut to the long, sappy finish. Offers a captivating blend of richness and energy. Sussex Wine Merchants, Mooresville NJ ; Triage Wines, Seattle WA
91 Pts

2007 Chateau de Vaudieu Chateauneuf du Pape($55)
Vivid ruby. Ripe cherry and dark berries on the nose. The palate shows fresher red fruits, with a hint of blood orange adding vivacity. Much more energetic than it showed from barrel, finishing with very good lift and persistence and impressive clarity.
91 Pts

2007 Chateau de Vaudieu Chateauneuf du Pape Val de Dieu ($85)
Glass-staining ruby. Seductively perfumed aromas of black raspberry, spicecake and incense, with notes of licorice and garrigue adding complexity. Juicy, pliant, seductively sweet red and dark berry flavors become spicier with air without losing their seamless quality. Very smooth and focused on the finish, with the sweet dark berry and spice notes recurring. Sussex Wine Merchants, Moorestown NJ
93 Pts