The medium-to-dark ruby-colored 1997 Richebourg offers a luxurious nose of waxy cherries, plums, hoisin sauce, spices, and fresh herbs. Full-bodied, decadent, and luscious, it is an ample, richly strewn wine with superb structure. Waves of sweet, juicy cherries are interspersed with juniper berries, cloves, vanillin, leather, and raw meat. Projected maturity: 2005-2012+.

Fragrant, with exotic spices like sandalwood, cinnamon and cardamom, this elegant red feels thick, with density on the midpalate and tannins sneaking in on the finish. Excellent aftertaste of strawberry and spice. Drink now through 2002.??–BS??Region: France / Burgundy / Richebourg Select to Add