Jaffelin Savigny-lès-Beaune 1997

Jaffelin Savigny-lès-Beaune 1997: The wine had a good cherry red hue, with average depth of colour. The nose is pleasing, bringing to mind fresh, ripe strawberries with some cranberry notes. There are also some earthy, almost peaty notes. A medium body on the palate carries strawberry fruit flavour, with soft, dry tannins and 'subtle' acidity. A pleasant fruity Pinot profile, but if anything a little simple. On the finish, those tannins really show, leaving the mouth puckered. A lack of balance, but nevertheless easy drinking thanks to at least some acidity and pleasant fruit. Quite good. (3/6/00)