Magnum. Wow this was superb. Incredible vivacity, depth but with finesse, and a nimble charm. Plummy. Sexy beguiling nose. Very impressive for mediocre vintage. Still tasting this hours later.
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Wine Group Christmas Party Tasting Event (Richmond, VA): The color was extremely light cranberry with a brownish tinge and clear at the rim. The nose was explosive, profound, elegant characterized by earthiness, very subtle barnyard, cherry, brush, autumn leaves, herbs, lavender. I would have been happy to just sit and smell this wine all night. The mid-palate was nice cherry fruit and a medium length finish of cola, cherry and nice supporting acidity. This is drinking great now and since I am a rookie with Burgundies of this quality I have no clue if this will continue to improve with age but if I had to guess, since '97 is considered a lesser vintage, I would say enjoy this now and over the next few years. 2 of our group have substantial Burgundy experience (at least compared to the rest of us) and said that although '97 was supposedly a lesser vintage they have had good experiences with other wines and if one is selective very nice wines can be had that are drinking well now and do not require years of age. This was an enlightening experience for me.
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1/13/2017 - LW31 Likes this wine: 94 Points
Magnum. Wow this was superb. Incredible vivacity, depth but with finesse, and a nimble charm. Plummy. Sexy beguiling nose. Very impressive for mediocre vintage. Still tasting this hours later.
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1/29/2006 - AndrewSGHall wrote:
A weekend of Jacky Truchot; 1/28/2006-1/29/2006 (Washington DC): Feral nose. Suprisingly balanced, but old-tasting. Soft and flabby. No real finish. Truly a '97.
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12/4/2004 - RussW wrote:
Wine Group Christmas Party Tasting Event (Richmond, VA): The color was extremely light cranberry with a brownish tinge and clear at the rim. The nose was explosive, profound, elegant characterized by earthiness, very subtle barnyard, cherry, brush, autumn leaves, herbs, lavender. I would have been happy to just sit and smell this wine all night. The mid-palate was nice cherry fruit and a medium length finish of cola, cherry and nice supporting acidity. This is drinking great now and since I am a rookie with Burgundies of this quality I have no clue if this will continue to improve with age but if I had to guess, since '97 is considered a lesser vintage, I would say enjoy this now and over the next few years. 2 of our group have substantial Burgundy experience (at least compared to the rest of us) and said that although '97 was supposedly a lesser vintage they have had good experiences with other wines and if one is selective very nice wines can be had that are drinking well now and do not require years of age. This was an enlightening experience for me.
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