The elegant, herb-tinged 1999 Cote Rotie exhibits a saturated ruby color and a straightforward, medium-bodied style with black fruits, olives, and herbs. It is a big improvement over previous vintages.
An Alain Corcia Selection, various American importers, including Charmer Industries, NY; tel. (718) 726-2500, Southern Wine and Spirits, CA; tel. (510) 487-3332, Premier Wines, CA; tel. (510) 237-6284, and Calvert-Woodley Wines, Washington, DC; tel. (202) 966-4400