Chateau Monbousquet 1997

and in Bordeaux. One of the vintage's superstars, this dark plum/purple-colored 1997 offers flamboyant, explosive aromas of vanillin, cherry jam, licorice, and new oak. Deep, concentrated, rich, and surprisingly chewy (especially for a 1997), this full-bodied, gorgeously concentrated and proportioned St Emilion will be hard to resist young. There is some tannin to be shed, but the wine is so ostentatious, it is impossible to ignore."

Wine Spectator

"Readers who missed the boat on the 1995 may want to take a look at the dark purple-colored 1997. This is undeniably sexy juice, with a deep purple color, and a pronounced smoky nose exhibiting gobs of blackberry fruit intermixed with cherries and minerals. Full-bodied, with low acidity, and a plush, velvety-textured finish, this is a Bordeaux made expressly for lovers of hedonistic wines."