2010 Rasteau Cuvee Fleur de Confiance

Inky ruby. A heady, complex bouquet evokes candied red and dark berries, potpourri, sandalwood and Asian spices. Sappy, penetrating and pure, with impressive depth to its sweet black raspberry and cherry flavors. The floral quality comes back strong on the finish, which features subtle tannins and intense red fruit and spicecake flavors. Here's a Rasteau that could stand up to many of the best Chateauneufs of the vintage.