The medium to dark ruby-colored 1997 Morey-St. Denis 1er Cru Vieilles Vignes displays spicy aromas of smoked bacon immersed in cassis and blackberry juice. This is a velvety-textured, medium-bodied, powerful wine that is expansive on the palate, precise, refined, and extremely well-balanced. It boasts copious quantities of Asian spice-laden, dark fruits that linger throughout its impressively long and soft finish. Drink this beauty over the next 7-8 years. Importer: Neal Rosenthal Wine Merchant, New York, NY; tel (800) 910-1990.