title: Château Lapelletrie 1997  Saint-Émilion
description: From a vintage known for its readily-approachable wines, this grand cru Saint-Emilion shows surprising structure. Some toasty oak frames delicate black-cherry fruit. Black tea notes on the finish carry more tannins than the fruit can handle in the long run, so catch this one soon before it heads south.
variety: Bordeaux-style Red Blend