The 1998 Cote Rotie exhibits a dense purple color as well as classic bacon fat, cassis, smoky, roasted aromas, explosive richness, and a deep, full-bodied palate with abundant quantities of sweet tannin. Anticipated maturity: 2003-2020.
A Patrick Lesec Selection, various American importers, including Adventures in Wine, Daly City, CA; tel. (415) 467-0130, Atlantic Importing Co., Newton, MA; tel. (617) 965-2933, Fine Vines LLC, Maywood, IL; tel. (708) 343-5901, Stacole Imports, Boca Raton, FL; tel. (561) 998-0029, and New Castle Imports, Myrtle Beach, SC; tel. (843) 497-8625