Black cherries, licorice and cocoa mark the nose of the 2019 Cotes du Rhone Villages Terre d'Argile. Full-bodied, rich and dense, with almost fudge-like flavors and intensity, this super effort finishes long, velvety and mouthwatering. It should drink well for at least a decade.

The 2018 Cotes du Rhone Villages Terre d'Argile is an assemblage of Grenache (40%), Mourvèdre (30%) and Syrah (30%) from clay-rich soils near Courthézon. Garrigue-like herbal notes accent black cherries and red raspberries on the nose, while the full-bodied palate is supple and generous, leading into a softly dusty finish. It should drink well for another several years.

Equal parts Grenache, Mourvèdre and Syrah, the 2017 Cotes du Rhone Villages Terre d'Argile combines notes of black olives and blackberries on the nose. It's full-bodied, with a dusty, earthy underpinning and a long, creamy-supple finish. Drink it over the next few years.

The 2016 Cotes du Rhone Villages Terre d'Argile is an equal-parts blend of Carignan, Grenache, Mourvèdre and Syrah. It's a full-bodied, silky-textured wine with bright acids that can rival many Chateauneuf-du-Papes. Dusty, earthy notes and dried spices accent cherry-berry fruit and then pick up classy hints of licorice on the lingering finish.