One of the finest Bourgogne Aligotes I have ever experienced, the de Moor’s 2002 explodes from the glass with huge waves of spices and clove-studded pears. Medium-bodied, thick, and velvety-textured, it coats the taster’s palate with copious quantities of pepper laced sweet pears. Rich, lush, and sensual, this broad, ample, pure wine resets the bar for Aligote producers. Drink it over the next 3-4 years. Importer: A Roy Cloud Selection, Vintage ‘59 Imports, Washington, DC; tel. (202) 966-9218