Côte-Rôtie, La Landonne--Vintage 1997(12) "The nearly perfect 1997 Cote Rotie La Landonne is an amazing achievement for the vintage. An astonishing saturated purple color is followed by scents of licorice, roasted meats, coffee, toasty oak, plums, and blackberries. The wine is extremely smoky, earthy, and terroir-driven. This 1997 offers exceptional expansiveness on the palate, sweet tannin, low acidity, and a ripe, robust finish. One to three years of cellaring is warranted, but it is capable of lasting for two decades." Robert Parker, Wine Advocate #140 (Apr 2002) Côte-Rôtie, La Mouline--Vintage 1997(12) "The spectacular, dense ruby/purple-colored 1997 Cote Rotie La Mouline boasts a complex nose of violets, peaches, and cassis. Soft, voluptuous, medium to full-bodied, and incredibly seductive, it is reminiscent of the 1991 and 1987. Anticipated maturity: now-2015." Robert Parker, Wine Advocate #140 (Apr 2002) Côte-Rôtie, La Turque--Vintage 1997(12) "The dense purple-colored, profound 1997 Cote Rotie La Turque (5-7 Viognier added to the blend) offers creme de cassis, licorice, and espresso aromas as well as notions of melted asphalt. Compared to La Mouline, it has additional layers as well as structure, sweet tannin, and exhilarating levels of opulence and ripe fruit. Anticipated maturity: now-2018." Robert Parker, Wine Advocate #140 (Apr 2002) All above in original wooden cases