The 1998 Cornas Les Eygats's opaque purple color is followed by peppery, charcoal, earth, and truffle aromas with abundant quantities of blackberry and cassis fruit. It tastes more like a Cote Rotie than a Cornas, but the oak is well-integrated, the acidity low, and the tannin noticeable, but well-integrated. Rich and complex, this 1998 should evolve nicely for 12-15 years. Importer: Russell Herman, Berkeley Heights, NJ; tel. (908) 771-9082