Louis Trebuchet, like many of his Burgundian brethren, feels compelled to place his Corton-Charlemagne last in tastings because, as he says, "it is so stylistically different it does not fit elsewhere." Revealing ripe tropical fruits and minerals, it possesses an intensely explosive, rich, and full-bodied character filled with sweet peaches, pears, red currants, and spicy oak. As with the Batard, the Corton-Charlemagne has benefitted from the vintage's precision, focus, and balance-giving acidity. It is full-bodied, oily-textured, and super-ripe, all buttressed by its vibrant, tangy acid. Projected maturity: 2001-2008. Importers: Eric Solomon, European Cellars, New York, NY; tel (212) 924-4949, and Bacchus Importers, Baltimore, MD; (800) 525-9699.