($18, Kermit Lynch): This wine is a poster boy for the French concept of terroir since the winemaking and blend is the same–60% Syrah and 40% Grenache–as in their regular Coteaux du Languedoc (also reviewed this week), but the flavors are markedly different.  More refined and complex, its alluring minerality adds an extra dimension to its ripe, but not overdone, black fruit flavors. The tannins are fine and lend support without being intrusive.  You can taste the influence of a grander area, Pic St.-Loup, which is lobbying for–and judging from this wine, is worth–its own appellation.   An excellent buy. 91 Michael Apstein Oct 28, 2008