The 1999 Cote Rotie Les Moutonnes possesses an overlay of pain grille/toasty characteristics with black cherry and smoky cassis fruit notes playing a supporting role. It is medium-bodied, short, and compressed, with aggressive wood tannin in the finish. A principal objection with respect to Bonserine's cuvees is their high levels of aggressive oak. They are internationally-styled, with less typicity than other examples of the appellation. Readers may recall I have had the same problem with all Bonserine's recent vintages. Wood addicts will rate this wine higher than I have. Importer: Seagram Chateau and Estates, New York, NY; tel. (212) 572-7184