Cherry reduction and steeped raspberry flavors are infused with licorice, dried floral and spice notes in this supple, glossy red. Light- to medium-bodied, showing solid concentration and complexity through the mineral-tinged finish. A modern style. Drink now through 2024

Layered and fresh, this creamy red boasts raspberry compote, currant and rose flavors, underpinned by herb and mineral details. Vibrant acidity binds this together, with moderate tannins edging the crisp, spicy finish. Drink now through 2022.

Chateau des Jacques’s 2011 Moulin-a-Vent La Roche offers lightly cooked purple plum and dark cherry tinged with nutmeg, toast, and mocha from barrel. Rich and caressing, it somehow (as usual for this domaine) manages to stay both creamily textured and persistently juicy despite elevage in all-new barriques. Nor does a sense of density preclude one of levity in this Gamay of barely over 13% alcohol. I miss the carnal and incisively mineral dimensions exhibited by the very best wines from this address, but there is a diffuse sense of stoniness helping perhaps to set-off the wine’s luscious finishing fruit. Plan to enjoy this through at least 2017.