1997 Joseph Drouhin Laforet Pinot Noir (half-bottle)
Vineyard: Maison Joseph Drouhin
Price: $7.99
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Varietal: Chardonnay
Style: White
Region: France > Burgundy
Other Vintages: 2009
Drink By 2009
WINEMAKER'S NOTE
Ripe Pinot Noir flavors in a medium bodied elegant and fruity wine. Quite simply the best value in Pinot Noir produced anywhere. The nose offers effusive aromas of crushed berries (raspberry, redcurrant and blackcurrant come to mind). On the palate, the wine is full of charm and very pleasant to drink: fresh and fruity berry flavours with light and elegant tannins. It is not a wine we recommend to cellar for many years. Drink it when young, up to two or three years. Easy to match with food, it w...
Expert Reviews
  • Vintage Chart
    Rating for France-Burgundy: 89 (slightly better than average year)<br/><br/>Drinkability: quite possibly over the hill<br/>