1997 Clos Vougeot
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The medium to dark ruby-colored 1997 Clos Vougeot has an almost Rhone-like nose of black fruits and cracked black pepper. On the palate, the compote of super-ripe blackberries and cassis can be found in this elegant, medium to full-bodied, spicy, herbal, and cumin-laced wine. It is thick, flavorful, well-focused, and has a lovely, supple finish. Drink it over the next 9 years. Importer: A Peter Vezan Selection, Paris fax #011-33-1-42-55-42-93.
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Pierre Rovani
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
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Good fresh red. Toasty aromas of cherry, minerals, flowers and sandalwood; has a tangy quality shown by too few '97s. Intense, creamy sweet flavors of small dark berries; no rough edges. Lacks the ultimate structure and thrust of a great year, but this is glyceral and very long, with Musigny-like tannins.
About the producer
Domaine Anne Gros is a popular estate situated in the village of Vosne-Romanée whose top bottlings include three Grands Crus – Clos Vougeot, Echézeaux and Richebourg.