1997 Chateau Potelle Mt. Veeder

[winoweenie]

Had forgotten about this hummer till lunch yesterday. Opened and let sit for 2 hours. Deep ruby, no bricking. Nose heavy with black fruits, spices, and bakers cocoa. All hit the palate along with that brambly note seen in most fine Mtn. bottlings. The mouthfeel is still huge and a 4&1/2 lapper finish. Kick this sucker up to a solid 93 aand climbing. Still has enough tannins to improve another 1-3. WW