Domaine de la Romanée-Conti La Romanée-Conti 1997

An intensely floral nose that is surprisingly reserved, particularly for a vintage that in many cases has already peaked, also evidence of notes of spice and dried rose petal, and significantly, there is no sign of surmaturité or the obverse case of undue greenness. The firm structure underpinning the ripe medium-weight flavours remains well integrated and there is good volume if not the sheer depth of the finest vintages. In sum, a deceptively graceful wine that is still on its way up. Multiple, and consistent, notes.