And speaking of a Cotes du Rhone appellation the 2011 Mordoree La Dame Rousse Rose (40% Grenache 20% Syrah 15% Cinsault and the rest Carignan and Mourvedre) is gorgeous. A surprisingly full-bodied rose offering up notes of rose petals intermixed with hints of orange rind sweet black cherries licorice and earth this is a big rich pure and intense rose to drink over the next several years.

The 2011 Domaine de la Mordorée Côtes du Rhône Rosé La Dame Rousse is a delicious gulpable rosé that has upfront watermelon strawberry cherry and garrigue aromas just jumping from the glass. Round supple and light in the mouth this is the most quaffable and I don't mean that as a negative of the lineup and is perfectly suited for hot summer day drinking. A blend of 40% Grenache 30% Syrah 15% Cinsault 10% Carignan and 5% Mourvèdre this delicious wine should be purchased by the case and consumed over the coming 6-12 months.