Readers on a budget looking for a taste of the style of this benchmark estate need to latch onto a few bottles of the Vin des Amis and C?tes du Rh?ne (although, unfortunately, some retailers gouge consumers for these cuvées). Also bottled in September, the 2015 C?tes du Rh?ne is another inky-colored beauty that’s packed with fruit. It’s more complex and elegant than the Vin des Amis and offers more smoked meats, garrigue, peppery herbs, and red and black fruits. This cuvée comes from more pebbly soils and is open-knit and ready to go. Both entry-level releases are loaded with character.

2010 年份的 Cotes du Rhone 物有所值，是該年份一款不為人知的葡萄酒。該酒用 100% Cornas 市以外的 Syrah 釀制，呈紫黑/藍/紫色，酒體中等偏高，散發(fā)著黑醋栗、黑莓和樟腦的氣味。該酒應該在十年內(nèi)飲畢。