1997 Domaine Claude Dugat Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru
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Crafted from yields below 30 h/h, the medium to dark ruby-colored 1997 Charmes-Chambertin displays candied red cherry and spicy aromas. On the palate, it is opulent, sexy, refined, and gorgeously velvety. Flavors reminiscent of cinnamon-laced, red cherry jam coat the palate, and linger for up to 30 seconds or more. This hedonistic wine will offer superb drinking over the next 6-10 years. Importer: Robert Kacher Selections, Washington, DC; (202) 832-9083.
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Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
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Good deep ruby-red. Vibrant black cherry and licorice nose (this wine finished its malo later than the others). Chewy with extract. In fact, this is virtually solid in texture, with great sweetness of fruit, but not at all over the top. Thick from start to finish. Still holding plenty in reserve, and supported by a strong backbone for aging. Slow-building, palate-saturating finish.