Tasting more like a Châteauneuf than an Côtes du Rhône the 2010 Mas de Boislauzon Côtes du Rhône Villages looks to continue this cuvee's string of excellent vintages. A blend of 50% Grenache 40% Mourvèdre and the rest a mix of varieties the wine shows loads of classy currant and cherry fruit spice and smoked meat characteristics medium to full body and a superb texture that carries into the long finish. While it should be accessible on release a year or two in the cellar won't hurt. It should drink nicely for a decade.

Mas de Boislauzon's Cotes du Rhone-Villages is always one of the finest of the area and the 2010 is a big time sleeper of the vintage. Lots of plum balsamic cassis and black cherry jam aromas are followed by a lavishly fruity silky textured full-bodied red to drink over the next 3-4 years. This is a winner!