Tasting Note
94+ Points, Stephen Tanzer, Vinous Ruby-red, a bit less saturated than the '96. More sauvage aromas of black fruits, game, gunflint, licorice, smoke, spice, roast coffee, mint and pepper; subtle and very complex. Wonderful sweetness and purity in the mouth, but a wine of terrific cut and grip. Finishes with substantial chewy tannins that will require extended bottle aging. But not at all dry on the back end. Perhaps more classic Hermitage than the cooler '96.Review Date: 01 Jul 99
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