1997 Charmes Chambertin

The medium to dark ruby-colored 1997 Charmes-Chambertin offers aromas reminiscent of grilled oak covered in cherry juice. Velvety textured, medium to full-bodied, and gorgeously ripe, this blackberry and red currant liqueur-flavored offering is a sultry and sensual wine. It has no hard edges, is delightfully pure and supple, and reveals a long, satin-laced finish. Drink it over the next 8-9 years. Wine Advocate.October, 1999

Dark red. Ineffably aromatic raspberry and kirsch aromas of great nobility. Sweet, silky and floral; lovely harmonious acidity gives the fruit an extraordinary inner-mouth perfume. A hugely ripe wine of almost confectionary sweetness that nonetheless comes across as graceful and unforced. Very long, powerful finish features firm tannins drowned in fruit.