The 1996 Cornas Vieilles Vignes boasts a saturated black/purple color, as well as a nose of liquid minerals and blackberry fruit. Massive in the mouth, with little acidity, meaty, leathery components, huge body, and moderate tannin, the acidity seems low, but maybe the level of concentration is higher. This mammoth Cornas should be cellared for 3-4 years; it will keep for two decades. Importers: Bacchus Importers, tel. (410) 633-0400, Stacole Imports, Boca Raton, FL; tel. (561) 998-0029; Martin Scott Wines Ltd., Little Neck, NY; Ventures in Wine, Daly City, CA; Atlantic Importing Co., Newton, MA; Fine Vines, Maywood, IL and all the importers representing the selections of French broker, Patrick Lesec (Paris fax # 011 33 1 44 70 62 93)

The 1996 Cornas Vieilles Vignes boasts a saturated black/purple color, as well as a nose of liquid minerals and blackberry fruit. Massive in the mouth, with little acidity, meaty, leathery components, huge body, and moderate tannin, the acidity seems low, but maybe the level of concentration is higher. This mammoth Cornas should be cellared for 3-4 years; it will keep for two decades.Importers: Bacchus Importers, tel. (410) 633-0400, Stacole Imports, Boca Raton, FL; tel. (561) 998-0029; Martin Scott Wines Ltd., Little Neck, NY; Ventures in Wine, Daly City, CA; Atlantic Importing Co., Newton, MA; Fine Vines, Maywood, IL and all the importers representing the selections of French broker, Patrick Lesec (Paris fax # 011 33 1 44 70 62 93)

Elegant and well made, even exotic, with violet, rose petal and cassis flavors. Medium-bodied, with lovely silky texture and refined tannins, it leads into a focused, vibrant, clean finish, where subtle toasted oak notes are kept deftly in check. Drink now through 2003. 150 cases made.??–PM??Region: France / Northern Rh?ne / Cornas Select to Add