The 2005 Cotes du Rhone blanc is similar, just more evolved. Des Tours’ red wines are often released late into the market so they have already begun to take on some aged nuances. The home estate of Emmanuel Reynaud, these are idiosyncratic, but often terrific wines that tend to reveal tremendous vintage variation. However, Reynaud nailed both 2005 and 2007 with his whites and reds, which include some sensational values.Importer: Martine’s Wines, Novato, CA; tel. (415) 883-0400