1997 Savigny Les Beaune Les Narbantons
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The medium to dark ruby-colored 1997 Savigny-Les-Beaune Les Narbantons possesses a dense, backward, sur-maturite fruit-laden nose. On the palate, it is stuffed with baked blackberries, freshly laid road tar, and stones. This highly concentrated, intense, powerful, and firm wine also possesses a long, warm (slightly alcoholic), embracing finish. Projected maturity: 2002-2008. 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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The medium to dark ruby-colored 1997 Savigny-Les-Beaune Les Narbantons possesses a dense, backward, sur-maturite fruit-laden nose. On the palate, it is stuffed with baked blackberries, freshly laid road tar, and stones. This highly concentrated, intense, powerful, and firm wine also possesses a long, warm (slightly alcoholic), embracing finish. Projected maturity: 2002-2008. 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
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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.