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- barnesy - 01-29-2001
1997 Chateau Gaillard
Touraine-Mesland Rouge
Les Vieilles Vignes
A thick purple colour. Dark, spice fruit with what I thought was a bit of chocolate on the nose. Round dark fruit that I couldn't identify on the palate. full bodied with a round and soft spice to finish. Medium length finish. Very balanced tanninic and acidic finish. This one is made of mostly cabernet franc. I shall have to try some more from this varietal.
Barnesy