The ruby/purple-colored 1997 Vosne-Romanee aux Brulees reveals a richly spicy nose, filled with red and black cherries. This plump, glycerine-imbued, oily textured, and broad wine offers super-ripe, spiced red fruit characteristics. Thick, harmonious, elegant, and extremely persistent, this complete wine should be at its best between 2001-2010. Importers: Martine's Wines, Inc., San Rafael, CA; tel (415) 485-1800, and Paterno Imports, Chicago, IL; tel (847) 604-8900.