Côte-Rôtie, La Landonne--Vintage 1996 In original wooden case(12) "The 1996 Cote Rotie La Landonne was herbaceous early in life, but is now revealing a black olive/tapenade, melted asphalt character in its smoky, earthy, animal, blackberry, leathery fruit. A masculine, full-bodied offering, with more tannin, it will be drinkable relatively soon. Anticipated maturity: 2005-2018." Robert Parker, Wine Advocate #133 (Feb 2001) Côte-Rôtie, La Mouline--Vintage 1996 In two six-bottle original wooden cases(12)"The 1996 Cote Rotie La Mouline possesses the highest percentage of Viognier (17-18 Guigal has ever included in this offering. The deep ruby/purple color is accompanied by a superb bouquet of spice box, cedar, leather, honeysuckle, and jammy black fruits. It is remarkably tender and soft for a vintage that produced high acid wines. Medium-bodied, elegant, and complex, it is one of the more forward and evolved La Moulines, and thus should be drunk over the next 10-12 years." Robert Parker, Wine Advocate #133 (Feb 2001) Côte-Rôtie. La Turque--Vintage 1996 In original wooden case(12) "The 1996 Cote Rotie La Turque possesses a dark, saturated ruby/purple color, aromas of caramel, vanillin, and smoked cherry jam, medium to full body, outstanding ripeness, a plush, surprisingly soft finish, and loads of glycerin. This effort should be drunk over the next 12-15 years." Robert Parker, Wine Advocate #133 (Feb 2001)