Cru Classe Pauillac
Second Growth
13% alcohol
$69.98
Clear brickish red, just turning orange around the edges.
Plums and violets, a very floral nose. Spicebox and tobacco, and a bit of herbaceousness.
Plum skins, blackberries and violets, then some bacon fat, then more florals, all on a rapidly shifting, multi-layer palate. The finish is long, the tannins are smooth. This is a very nice bottle of wine, only an hour after uncorking. Tomorrow should be very interesting.
SECOND NIGHT
Blackcurrant, a touch of clove, lavender, and tobacco aromas on the second night.
Blackcurrant and cigar box, followed by plum skins, lavender and mint on the midpalate. The tannins are very smooth, and the wine still a bit dry. The finish is long and floral. There is more life left in this bottle, even though 1997 was not considered a great year, only a good "drink now" year.
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