The 1997 Crozes-Hermitage Vieilles Vignes comes from a well-known producer in l'Arnage. Michel Tardieu requested that I not reveal his sources for fear that other negociants would seek him out. The 1997 Crozes-Hermitage Vieilles Vignes boasts a dazzlingly thick black/purple color, and sweet, bacon fat, leathery, and cassis flavors. This full-bodied, beautifully rich Crozes-Hermitage reached 13.4%-13.6% alcohol naturally. It should drink well for a decade. 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)