The 1997 Bourriquot (a Cheval Blanc-like blend of approximately two-thirds Cabernet Franc and one-third Merlot) is sensational. My notes start with the words "great stuff." The dark ruby/purple color is accompanied by a sumptuous nose of coconuts, black currants, vanilla, and floral scents. This medium to full-bodied wine exhibits exceptional fruit purity and presence, great finesse and elegance, prodigious potential for complexity, and a sexy, opulently-textured finish. It can be drunk early, but promises to be even better with 3-4 years of cellaring; it will keep for two decades. Tel. (707) 945-0921