Louis Jadot, Gevrey Chambertin 1er Cru Clos St Jacques 1997

"Roasted red berries, black cherry and dark chocolate aromas complicated by tangy mineral and spice notes; aromatically complex and compelling. Lush, sweet and pliant in the mouth; very rich and expressive, but the wine's minerally underpinning gives it superb precision of flavor. Finishes very long and ripely tannic, with strong soil tones. With extended aeration, the flavors became blacker (crystallized black cherry, licorice), and the wine tightened up considerably, showing off its solid backbone." - Vinous

"Harvested at a whopping 13.8% natural potential alcohol, this stunning, dark ruby-colored wine displays mouth-watering, blackberry, smoked bacon, and stone-like aromas. This full-bodied, hugely dense, powerful, and highly expressive offering is jam-packed with licorice, mint, eucalyptus, and cherry syrup. Impeccably balanced, opulent, forward, yet restrained and exceptionally well-structured, this massive, refined wine will provide exceptional drinking over the course of the next 12+ years. " - The Wine Advocate