($18, Grape Expectations):  The Languedoc, a vast area in France’s southwest, remains confusing to consumers because of the plethora of appellations within the area.  It’s worth slogging through the place names because a bevy of well-priced wines, such as this one, originate there.  The Clos des Mures, a blend of mostly (85%) Syrah, with the remainder Grenache and Mourvèdre, is a full-bodied, bold wine with remarkably mild and supple tannins.  It’s a lovely expression of plumy/peppery Syrah with an extra layer of herbal complexity from Grenache and Mourvèdre.  Intense, without being overdone, it’s a good choice for butterflied leg of lamb on the grill. 89 Michael Apstein May 11, 2010