The medium to dark ruby-colored 1997 Charmes-Chambertin is a hedonism addict's dream wine. Its blackberry and Asian spice-laden nose leads to a mouth full of palate-saturating black cherries, coffee, ice cream, and loads of sweet spices. This suave, rich, immensely dense, thick, and intense wine is broad and full-bodied. Projected maturity: now-2006+.
Importers: Daniel Johnnes/Jeroboam Wines, New York, NY; (212) 625-2505 - and Kysela Pere et Fils, Fran Kysela, Winchester, VA; tel (540) 722-9228.