Paul Jaboulet Aine, Cote Rotie Jumelles Vintage:1997 The final blend was 85%

The final blend was 85% Merlot and 15% Cabernet Franc

sautéed herbs and beef broth

3 ha parcel replanted in 1985)

This is pretty oaky at present though the necessary density appears to be present such that the wood treatment will eventually be successfully integrated

The palate offers distinct pineapple and dusty citrus blossom flavors along with succulent acidity and a food-friendly and delicate mineral tension

Paul Jaboulet Aine, Cote Rotie Jumelles Vintage:1997 The final blend was 85%Full red ruby. Bright, floral aromas of raspberry, black plum, black cherry and leather. Supple but a bit sullen in the mouth, with unforthcoming flavors of black cherry and shoe polish. Seems a bit less thoroughly ripe than the '97 Hermitage Pied de la Cote. Rather awkward today. A sample of the same wine from a very early bottling (June of '98!) showed a comparatively explosive nose of truffle, smoke and black olive; a more elegant palate