Not a pretty colour, some amber. Very satisfying nose, this was the most positive aspect of this wine and of grand cru quality. Did not decant or allow to breathe. Initially, there was little mid palate but after several minutes the wine rounded and became more complete with a very satisfying finish. This bottle was at it's peak and has been representative of several surprisingly strong '97s.
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Medium red. Expansive nose, ripe and complex with a slight tar note. Medium body with lively acidity. At its peak, drink or hold. Considerable deposit, so it was decanted.
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Fully mature. Garnet colour. Not a big nose but still alive. Last tasted three years ago and was a little herbaceous. Not so this time. Very pleasant, couldn't ask more of a twenty seven year old third growth from a mediocre vintage.
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1997 Domaine Armand Rousseau Père et Fils Chambertin
6/2/2010 - MarkAE wrote: 93 Points
Not a pretty colour, some amber. Very satisfying nose, this was the most positive aspect of this wine and of grand cru quality. Did not decant or allow to breathe. Initially, there was little mid palate but after several minutes the wine rounded and became more complete with a very satisfying finish. This bottle was at it's peak and has been representative of several surprisingly strong '97s.
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1997 Hubert Lignier Morey St. Denis 1er Cru Vieilles Vignes
4/11/2010 - MarkAE wrote: 92 Points
Medium red. Expansive nose, ripe and complex with a slight tar note. Medium body with lively acidity. At its peak, drink or hold. Considerable deposit, so it was decanted.
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1983 Château Lagrange (St. Julien)
3/21/2010 - MarkAE wrote: 88 Points
Fully mature. Garnet colour. Not a big nose but still alive. Last tasted three years ago and was a little herbaceous. Not so this time. Very pleasant, couldn't ask more of a twenty seven year old third growth from a mediocre vintage.
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