1996 is a year in which many first-rate Cortons were produced (in both red and white), and Prieur's Corton-Bressandes is no exception. Dark ruby-colored and with a nose redolent with sweet dark fruits, this feminine wine explodes on the palate with super-ripe fat black cherries. It is full-bodied, velvety-textured (no hard edges), multi-layered with an opulence and splendidly concentrated fruit. Projected maturity: 2001-2006. Importers: William Deutsch and Sons, Ltd., Armonk, NY; tel (914) 273-1221; fax (914) 273-1291, and Winesellers Ltd., Skokie, IL; tel (847) 679-0121; fax (847) 679-2017.