One cannot forget what is undoubtedly the finest wine to emerge from the appellation of Coteaux d'Aix en Provence. Chapoutier's luxury cuvee called Domaine des Beates Terra d'Or. The 2001 Terra d'Or is dense and sweet, with a provocative perfume of espresso, chocolate, licorice, minerals, and creme de cassis. More delineated and not as powerful as the 2000, Chapoutier told me the alcohol is nearly 15%, which is totally concealed by the wealth of fruit and richness. This wine requires 4-5 years of aging. It will drink well for two decades.Importer: Paterno Imports, Lake Bluff, IL; tel. (847) 604-8900