This is a dazzling showing from Castell-in Villa

This is also beautifully layered with its ripe and equally fresh nose reflects notes of roasted purple fruit

Another few years in bottle will help soften some of the edges

with a strong graphite layer holding the core of plum

The finer but markedly less powerful medium weight flavors possess a succulent mid- palate yet no lack of detail on the nicely dry and persistent but not really austere finale

Tempier, Bandol Cuvee Classique Size:12x750ml This is a dazzling showingAt nearly eight years' old, this is just entering its drinking window. It remains fresh and youthful with deep, unyielding colour and a nose redolent of Provencal herbs and garrigue. It's elegantly fruited with ample damson, cherry and bramble, and there are also mid palate notes of tar, thyme, bay leaf and black olive. The tannins are sleek, ripe and well ordered, beautifully buttressed by refreshing acidity. The ensemble is very complete, rich and