The first bottle of 1996 Cote Rotie was corked, but the second exhibited a medium ruby color, as well as a cool year red currant and cranberry-scented nose intermixed with barrel aromas and roasted notes. Medium-bodied with sappy acidity, this foursquare, one-dimensional Cote Rotie should be consumed during its first 3-4 years of life. Importer: Daniel Johnnes, Jeroboam, New York, NY; tel. (212) 625-2519