maison bouachon is an old négociant house based in gigondas. it's now owned by the skalli family who is trying to raise the level of the wines. this côtes-du-rhône cuvée is a promising effort, boasting plenty of black cherry fruit to go with hints of leather and game. the fruit shows a hint of sur-maturité, yet remains fresh, while the mouthfeel is round yet not unstructured. drink now–2010, possibly longer.
Les Rabassières