1997 Corton Bressandes
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The medium to dark ruby-colored 1997 Corton Bressandes (bottled unfined and unfiltered, like most of Domaine Jacques Prieur's offerings) displays a sur-maturite-laced, cherry and licorice-scented nose. This is an expansive, beautifully rendered, elegant, and powerful wine. Medium to full-bodied, intricate, opulent, and sweet, its flavor profile is composed of blackberries and tar. Projected maturity: now-2009. Under the guidance of Martin Prieur and the assistance of Maison Rodet's highly talented wine-maker, Nadine Gublin, Domaine Jacques Prieur crafted fabulous wines from the 1997 vintage. The estate's yields averaged 28 h/h. None of its wines have a natural potential alcohol below 12.5%, and not a single offering was either chaptalized or acidified, according to Prieur and Gublin. Importers: William Deutsch and Sons, Ltd., Armonk, NY; tel (914) 273-1221; fax (914) 273-1291, and Winesellers Ltd., Skokie, IL; tel (847) 679-0121; fax (847) 679-2017.
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Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
Pierre Rovani
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Full ruby-red. Finer, more precise aromas of red berries, licorice and minerals; shows a sappy quality missing in Prieur's '97 Volnay Santenots and Clos de Santenots. Lush and dense but with excellent clarity of small red berry and mineral flavor. Lovely balance and restrained sweetness. Finishes with fine tannins and very good length. Finishing notes of red berries and spice. This was picked prior to surmaturité and is a standout among the Prieur '97s.