Jean-Marie Guffens has crafted a sweet pear, toast, spice, and anise-scented 1998 Ladoix that is a delight to drink. Medium-bodied, it is plump, vivacious, and possesses excellent grip as well as depth of fruit. Apples, pears, and hints of apricots are intermingled with assorted citrus fruits in this lively effort. Drink it over the next 4-5 years. A Peter Vezan Selection (Paris Fax # 011-33-1-42654293), importers include: North Berkeley Imports, Berkeley, CA; tel (510) 848-8910, and a Patrick Lesec Selection (Paris Fax # 011-33-1-42843822), various American importers, including Bacchus Importers (800) 525-9699.