Vintage information 1997:

A ripe vintage - easy to spot on the nose of most reds.
Those wines that were expertly acidulated by domaines that were up-to the challenge of the hot conditions (Jadot is a prime example) have balance and interest and are far from peaking, others may have rather spiky acidity and a 'too-cooked' fruit profile.
The whites have generally been enjoyable with a ripe yet reasonably well balanced demeanour, but beware; there are plenty of slightly oxidised bottles.
Jan.2010