The luxury cuvee of 1998 Cote Rotie Maison Rouge displayed hard tannin and a certain greenness. The wine is firm with good grip, but it is lacking charm and sweetness.
An Alain Corcia Selection, various American importers, including Charmer Industries, NY; tel. (718) 726-2500, Southern Wine and Spirits, CA; tel. (510) 487-3332, Premier Wines, CA; tel. (510) 237-6284, and Calvert-Woodley Wines, Washington, DC; tel. (202) 966-4400