1997
1997
Sao Joao 1997 Porta Dos Cavaleiros Mg
Portuguese Red
A mature Portuguese red with dried cherry, leather and stewed fruit, followed by game, earth and gentle spice. The palate is dry and medium-bodied, with settled acidity and elegant tannins supporting its savoury character. The finish is clean and composed rather than forceful, pairing especially well with roast chicken, coq au vin, mushrooms or slow-cooked pork.
Château La Fleur-Pétrus 1997 Pomerol
French Red
Ripe dark fruit opens with rose, violet and sweet spice, followed by a measured note of oak. The palate is supple and composed, with mature fruit, savoury earth and tertiary complexity held in careful balance. Silky texture brings depth without heaviness, while retained vitality carries the floral, gently spiced finish.
Frescobaldi 1997 Lamaione Merlot Toscana IGT
Italian Red
Merlot grows at 300 metres on south-west-facing clay soils rich in limestone and mineral elements. Maceration lasts about four weeks. Malolactic fermentation takes place in barrique, and maturation lasts eighteen months in French oak. Blackberry, violet and fresh porcini appear with round, velvety tannins, full body and a long finish. The vineyard covers twelve hectares, and its principal planting dates to the mid-seventies.
Castello Banfi 1997 Brunello di Montalcino
Italian Red
Deep red colour with a garnet hue accompanies plum jam, tobacco and liquorice. The profile is powerful yet soft, full and harmonious, with sweet tannins and a persistent finish. This Sangiovese fermented in temperature-controlled stainless steel. Maturation lasted two years, split equally between Slavonian oak casks and French oak barriques. The wine contains thirteen percent alcohol.
Lisini 1997 Brunello di Montalcino
Italian Red
Dark garnet colour accompanies plum and cherry fruit, goudron, tobacco, violet, vanilla, fresh porcini, raisin, anise, white pepper, mint and liquorice. The profile has a full body, velvety texture, gauzy tannins and a long finish. This Sangiovese comes from Montalcino. The estate's production method for this wine includes thirty-six months in large Slavonian oak casks.
Château Lynch-Bages 1997 Pauillac
French Red
Intense red colour appears with blackcurrant, menthol, resin and mocha, set against an elegant oak background. The wine is persistent and rich, with concentrated, ripe and rounded tannin. It is blended mainly from Cabernet Sauvignon, with Petit Verdot accounting for two percent. Violet and blackberry are also present. The overall profile combines structure, finesse, elegance and opulence. This Bordeaux red comes from Pauillac.
Domenico Clerico 1997 Barolo Ciabot Mentin Ginestra
Italian Red
Dark ruby colour has a garnet edge. Violet, toasty oak, blackberry and plum accompany a full-bodied profile with abundant fruit and ripe tannins. Lead pencil, cedar, black fruit, smoke, earth and vanilla are also present. The texture is velvety, with richness, concentration and sweet tannins. A long finish and a late note of dark chocolate are present.
Poggio Antico 1997 Brunello di Montalcino
Italian Red
The wine is made from Sangiovese. Plum, berry and cherry aromas are present with a full-bodied palate. Ripe fruit, refined tannins and a long, caressing finish appear in the profile. Dark ruby colour has a garnet core. Clove, juniper berry, white pepper, iris and cedar accompany blackberry, sweet tobacco and liquorice. Dense texture, crispness and firm tannins are also present.
Pio Cesare 1997 Il Bricco Barbaresco
Italian Red
Nebbiolo comes from elevated micro-plots in Bricco di Treiso. Fermentation and long skin maceration take place in stainless steel. Ageing lasts nearly twenty-four months in large French and Eastern European oak, with a small share in French barriques. Powerful, structured tannins meet intense spicy fruit, concentration and acidity. Bottle ageing is also part of the production.
Ceretto Bricco Rocche 1997 Barolo Brunate
Italian Red
Black cherry, cedar and pipe tobacco lead a complex, mature bouquet. Tar, earth and mushroom add savoury depth, while liquorice and a faint herbal note bring lift. The palate is full yet balanced, with concentrated dark fruit carried by firm, resolved tannins. Long and composed, it closes with cherry, tobacco, dried herbs and a persistent earthy finish.
Ceretto Bricco Rocche 1997 Barolo Prapò
Italian Red
Dried rose, red berries and ripe plum lead a broad, fragrant bouquet. Mushroom and soft earth add mature savoury depth, while a dark chocolate note brings polish. The palate is full and layered, with generous fruit shaped by firm tannins and steady freshness. Persistent and composed, it closes with red fruit, cocoa, dried flowers and a measured earthy grip.
Gaja 1997 Sperss Langhe
Italian Red
Black cherry, dark plum and blackberry are joined by dried rose, mint, liquorice and white truffle. The palate is full-bodied and concentrated, with dense fruit, firm but velvety tannins and a fresh mineral line keeping the scale in balance. Tar, espresso and earth add mature savoury depth. Decant carefully and serve with braised beef, venison, truffle dishes or aged cheese.
Greenock Creek 1997 Roennfeldt Road Shiraz
Australian Red
Blackberry liqueur, blackcurrant and blueberry lead, with truffle, earth, smoke and a touch of vanilla adding depth. The palate is full-bodied and concentrated, its rich fruit carried by integrated tannins and a remarkably long, balanced finish. Decant carefully and pair with braised beef, roast lamb or aged hard cheese.
Faiveley 1997 Chambertin-Clos de Bèze Grand Cru
French Red
Red cherry, dried strawberry and rose petal rise first, followed by forest floor and subtle spice. Raspberry and cranberry shape a composed, savoury palate, with tea leaf and earthy mineral detail adding depth. Firm, finely woven tannins give classical poise, while lingering floral and savoury notes carry the long, elegant finish.
Quinta do Vale D. Maria 1997 Vintage Port
Portuguese Fortified
Cacao and dark chocolate lead a mature bouquet, joined by mint, dried herbs and a subtle savoury edge. Medium-bodied and balanced, the palate combines sweet fruit with round tannins and measured freshness. The finish is long, complex and gently bittersweet. Stand upright and decant carefully, then serve slightly cool with walnuts, blue cheese or dark chocolate.
Gould Campbell 1997 Vintage Port
Portuguese Fortified
Plum and ripe strawberry meet liquorice, cocoa and a subtle leafy note on a dark, focused nose. The palate is full and lightly sweet, with juicy fruit, firm tannins and a chewy, solid frame. Spice builds through the mid-palate before a long, structured finish. Decant carefully and serve with blue cheese or dark chocolate.
Taylor Fladgate 1997 Vintage Port
Portuguese Fortified
Cedar and dark berry fruit lead a dense, tightly woven bouquet, joined by black cherry, anise and dried fruit. Big and full-bodied, the palate combines rich sweetness with finesse, firm structure and a dry mineral edge. Raisin, fig and toasted nut notes linger through a long finish. Decant carefully and serve with blue cheese or dark chocolate.
Angelus 1997
French Red
Sweet blackberry, black-cherry liqueur and prune open into truffle, Provençal olive and gently smoky oak. The palate is rich and broad, yet soft and supple, with moderate tannins supporting the dark fruit. Savoury depth carries through a warm, composed finish. Decant carefully and serve with roast lamb, beef or mushrooms.
Château La Mission Haut-Brion 1997 Pessac-Léognan
French Red
A mature, leafy bouquet brings hickory, clove and freshly picked mint over red berry fruit. The medium-bodied palate is piquant and fully evolved, adding tobacco, peppercorn and cracked black pepper to its savoury core. Fine structure and lingering spice keep the engaging finish poised, with depth but no excess weight.