1997 Echezeaux

The ruby-colored 1997 Echezeaux possesses an orange rind, perfume, and talcum powder scented nose. A gorgeously ripe (non-chaptalized) wine, it is broad, rich, packed with red berries, and has excellent structure. If its somewhat clipped finish fleshes out prior to bottling it will merit an outstanding score. Drink it between 2002 and 2007. Importer: A Peter Vezan Selection, Paris fax #011-33-1-42-55-42-93.