The 1999 Meursault Desiree exhibits flowers, apples, anise, and spices in its aromatic profile. Light to medium-bodied and satin-textured, this is a sexy, feminine, white fruit-flavored offering. Its soft and smooth personality leads to a lush finish. Anticipated maturity: now-2007. Importers: Various including Classic Wine Imports, Boston, MA; tel: (617) 731-6644, and Ex Cellars, Solvang, CA; tel (805) 686-9153.

Has some ambitious flavors of new oak and toasted spice, plus appealing fruit. Wonderful opulence on the midpalate, delivering marzipan, lemon, toased bread character, and lots of spice on the honey-tasting finish. Will age, but nice now. Drink now through 2003. 215 cases made.??–PM??Region: France / Burgundy / Meursault Select to Add