1997 Domaine de la Romanee-Conti, Romanee-Saint-Vivant Grand Cru, Marey-Monge 1x75cl

Vinous 89.5

Full red-ruby. Roasted aromas of game, tar, iris and tobacco. Supple and thick on the palate, with an intriguing smoky/vegetal/autumnal aspect that reminded me of Clos des Lambrays. Comes across as considerably richer than the DRC '97 Grands-Echezeaux, but this also finishes with a slight dry edge. [Stephen Tanzer, 03/01/2000]

JancisRobinson.com 17.5

Pale cherry red. Lovely autumnal notes with bitter cherr fruit on the nose. Some acidity and a real kick on the palate. Lifted, flirtatious and already drinking well. [21/10/2015]

Anticipated maturity: 2007-2022