ossibly even better the 2012 Cotes du Rhone Villages Le Ponnant (60% Grenache and 40% Syrah aged in 30% barrels) shows additional ripeness and textured with medium to full-bodied richness excellent concentration and high quality tannin. Offering up plenty of berry fruit crushed stone like minerality and ample licorice and toast-like aromas and flavors it should have a solid 5-8 year drink window. Drink now-2020.