This wine reveals depth, richness, and nicely integrated acidity and tannin. It is a deep ruby-color. The 1997 Cote Rotie Maison Rouge exhibits toasty new oak, black fruit, low acidity, medium body, outstanding purity, and fine length. Drink it over the next 12 years.
Importer: An Alain Corcia Selection, various American importers, including Langdon Shiverick, Cleveland, OH; tel. (216) 861-6800, Charmer Industries, NY; tel. (718) 726-2500, Southern Wine and Spirits, CA; tel. (510) 487-33 Premier Wines, CA; tel. (510) 237-6284,32, and Calvert Woodley Wines, Washington, DC; tel. (202) 966-4400