1997 Château de Saint Cosme Côte-Rôtie

100% petit serine, with no viognier; aged in all new barriques. Dark red. Exotic aromas of blackberry, maple syrup, game, tar and mocha. Lush and sweet on entry, with a peppery nuance. Has rather firm acidity for the vintage, which combines with the oak tannins to give the finish a slightly disjointed, sour quality.