The 2001 Metisse is the finest example of this offering Philippe Melka has yet fashioned. Sadly, there are only 350 cases of this beautifully made, deep, opaque purple-colored wine. It offers a gorgeous perfume of black currants, acacia flowers, espresso roast and a hint of chocolate. Powerful yet well-delineated, rich and surprisingly light on its feet, it is the first 100% Cabernet Sauvignon effort Melka has produced.

Reviewer: Robert Parker