The 1997 Extra Brut R.D. needs quite a bit of air to open up. The
wine shows tons of depth in a dark, dramatic expression of the
vintage. Ripe apricots, pears, smoke, minerals and ash are some of
the nuances that flow from this broad-shouldered, expansive
Champagne. Once again, I find striking depth and detail in all
dimensions of the wine. Personally, I am more inclined to the style
of the Grande Annee, but the 1997 R.D. is undoubtedly a gorgeous
Champagne. This is an intense wine that needs to be paired with
food. The 1997 R.D is 65% Pinot Noir, 35% Chardonnay of which 75%
is Grand Cru and 25% is Premier Cru. This is Lot L017935. Disgorged
January 4, 2010. Anticipated maturity: 2010-2017.
94 points
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