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

Stephen Tanzer 89+

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]

Wine Advocate 95

Dense ruby colour. A heavenly, perfumed nose of wild strawberries. Perhaps less refined than usual but certainly very intense. The palate is dense with slightly dry tannins, yet the fruits are rounded and inviting. More masculine than usual. Very long length, quite muscular on the finish. A long-term wine, perhaps dare I say more than the 1995 or 1996? (792 cases produced ) Tasted February 2000. [Neal Martin, 01/02/2000]

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