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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

 

 

1997 Varoilles, Gevrey-Chambertin Clos des VaroillesMar. 2004
Medium ruby red shading to amber. Again the nose is a little muted, same high tones but a more roasted aspect to the fruit. Fat with almost good acidity and still a little tannin. The rôti note is more obvious still on the palate. The finish is deep and admirably long but my preference would be for the previous wines.