The sumptuous, profound 1999 Cote Rotie Les Grandes Places (625 cases) is great stuff in an outrageously ripe, concentrated vintage. A Syrah masterpiece, this opaque purple-colored offering beautifully juxtaposes its muscle, power, and depth with considerable elegance and precision. The tannin is sweet, the acidity adequate, and the wine layered, majestically rich, full-bodied, and moderately tannic. It can be drunk now, but 3-4 years of cellaring will be beneficial. Anticipated maturity: 2004-2020. Importers: New Castle Imports, Myrtle Beach, SC; tel. (843) 497-8625 and Langdon Shiverick, Cleveland, OH; tel. (216) 861-6800