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Vintage | 1997 |
Rating | 85-89 |
Region | Rhône |
Appellation | Côte Rotie |
Colour | Red |
Volume | 0.75 l |
Price | Less than 100 € |
Château | Gerin Jean-Michel |
Country | France |
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(8-2000) Suggests new oak, with violet and loads of toasted wood, but there is plenty to like here--ripe fruit, sweet tannins, silky texture. Medium-bodied and fresh, it keeps its balance to the smoky, toasted finish.