1997 Chambolle Musigny Les Fremieres
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Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
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The medium to dark ruby-colored 1997 Chambolle-Musigny Les Fremieres has a floral, mocha, and red/blue fruit-scented nose. Mouth-coating layers of cherries and asphalt are found in this medium-to-full-bodied, concentrated, and seductive wine. Well-structured and admirably persistent, it is already delicious, yet can be held for a decade or more. Importers: Martine's Wines, Inc., San Rafael, CA; tel (415) 485-1800, and Paterno Imports, Chicago, IL; tel (847) 604-8900.
Very good full deep red. Perfumed, tangy, quintessential Chambolle aromas of raspberry, strawberry and coffee. Supple and red-fruity in the mouth, with a stony underpinning giving the flavors firmness and clarity. Not particularly fleshy or sweet, but subtle and quite long, finishing with very fine tannins. Very discreet wine.
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.