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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 Romanée-Conti, La TâcheNov. 2005
A wine that set the tone (hue) for the colour of the other wines – despite it’s relative youth, this wine was an old mahogany colour of medium-plus depth. On opening, this wine showed mushroom, forest-floor, inflections of soil, a deep peppery undertone and eventually a baked cherry note. Less round than the 2002 – the acidity sticks out a little. There is good length and weight, but the elements are somewhat disparate. This was actually the only wine that required extended air-time to show its potential. One hour later there was more harmony, less mushroom and a very strong ‘family’ resemblance to the wines that followed it. Don’t be disappointed if you have this wine – I wouldn’t be!