1997 Corton Renardes
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The almost black-colored 1997 Corton-Renardes is even better than when it was tasted a year ago. It boasts a nose filled with sweet black plums and cherries. On the palate, it is ample, full-bodied, and coats the mouth with layers of super-ripe dark fruits, stones, and supple tannins. Projected maturity: 2005-2012.
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Pierre Rovani
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
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The almost black-colored 1997 Corton-Renardes is even better than when it was tasted a year ago. It boasts a nose filled with sweet black plums and cherries. On the palate, it is ample, full-bodied, and coats the mouth with layers of super-ripe dark fruits, stones, and supple tannins. Projected maturity: 2005-2012. Wine Advocate.October, 2000
Deep ruby-red. Wild, superripe aromas of liqueur-like cherry, smoke and game. Very concentrated, ripe and smoky in the mouth; a voluminous wine that's supersweet without being overripe. Real grand cru size and power. Intriguing torrefaction notes of mocha and coffee. Finishes extremely long, with firm tannins and a late burst of cherry. Wow!
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.