The 1996 Cornas Cuvee Coteaux displays a superb black/purple color, and a gorgeously ripe nose of smoked olives and grilled meats along with the tell-tale cassis. The wine possesses terrific richness, medium to full body, moderate acidity, and high tannin in the finish. It is among the most backward and noticeably structured wines Michel Tardieu has fashioned. Anticipated maturity: 2003-2015. Importers: Bacchus Importers, tel. (410) 633-0400, Stacole Imports, Boca Raton, FL; tel. (561) 998-0029; Martin Scott Wines Ltd., Little Neck, NY; Ventures in Wine, Daly City, CA; Atlantic Importing Co., Newton, MA; Fine Vines, Maywood, IL and all the importers representing the selections of French broker, Patrick Lesec (Paris fax # 011 33 1 44 70 62 93)