1997 Pommard Les Vignots
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The medium-to-dark ruby-colored 1997 Pommard Les Vignots reveals sweet dark cherry aromas intermingled with fresh herbs. This medium-to-full-bodied wine bursts on the palate with licorice-imbued red/black fruit flavors. Its copious (yet supple) tannins and oak-dominated finish should be absorbed into this offerings impressively dense fruit within one or two years. Anticipated maturity: 2001-2008. Importers: Martine's Wines, Inc., San Rafael, CA; tel (415) 485-1800, and Paterno Imports, Chicago, IL; tel (847) 604-8900.
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Pierre Rovani
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
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The medium-to-dark ruby-colored 1997 Pommard Les Vignots reveals sweet dark cherry aromas intermingled with fresh herbs. This medium-to-full-bodied wine bursts on the palate with licorice-imbued red/black fruit flavors. Its copious (yet supple) tannins and oak-dominated finish should be absorbed into this offerings impressively dense fruit within one or two years. Anticipated maturity: 2001-2008. Importers: Martine's Wines, Inc., San Rafael, CA; tel (415) 485-1800, and Paterno Imports, Chicago, IL; tel (847) 604-8900. Oct 1999, www.robertparker.com
Red-ruby color. Vinous aromas of redcurrant, cherry, chocolate and oak spice. Sweet, sappy and oaky in the mouth; fat and rich. A big wine that's a bit less solid but perhaps finer and gentler than usual. Finishes with very fine, integrated tannins.
About the producer
For many, Domaine Leroy represents the pinnacle of fine Burgundy. Owned and run by the legendary Lalou Bize-Leroy, the domaine in Vosne-Romanée is one strand of the Leroy empire, along with Maison Leroy and Domaine d’Auvenay.