Dark-colored, the aromatically tight 1997 La Tache reveals Asian spices, pepper, cherries and black currants. This is a velvety-textured, expansive, and massively ripe wine boasting flavors reminiscent of licorice and blackberry jam. It has superb depth of fruit (particularly for this sometimes "simple" vintage), medium-to-full body, and admirable length to its supple finish. Anticipated maturity: 2000-2012. Importer: Wilson-Daniels, St. Helena, CA; tel (707) 963-9661.

Light red with brick rim. An herbal, vegetal aroma initially, this is a supple, gentle La Tache, with more underbrush than fruit flavors, fine tannins and moderate acidity. It opens up with air, showing more floral and fruit tones and a richer texture.--La Tache non-blind vertical. Best from 2007 through 2025. 1,270 cases made.??–BS??Region: France / Burgundy / La Tache Select to Add