1997 Cote Rotie La Mordoree (Jubilee Case)
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The 1997 Cote Rotie La Mordoree is an extremely expressive, open-knit, aromatic, and seductive example. Chapoutier believes it is the finest he has ever made. It is soft, accessible, and easy to understand. The saturated ruby/purple color is accompanied by tell-tale aromas of black raspberries, roasted herbs, smoke, and meat. The wine is medium to full-bodied and moderately tannic, with low acidity, superb concentration, and an intense black cherry, camphor-like, olive component. This wine should be drinkable upon release, and last for two decades. Importer: Paterno Imports, Lake Bluff, IL; tel. (847) 604-8900
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Good deep ruby. High-toned aromas of cassis, raspberry, black cherry, violet, woodsmoke and flowers. Sweet and lush in the mouth, but with enough firming acidity. The note of woodsmoke repeats on the palate, but the fruit is not yet expressing itself. Finishes with strong but ripe tannins. This will of course benefit from further time in barrel, and will also probably require at least a few years of bottle aging.