The 1998 Clos du Val d'Eleon "l'Ame de La Terre" (a Riesling and Tokay-Pinot Gris blend) has an expressive nose of anise and allspice. This well-defined, focused, tangy, and precise wine is medium-bodied, and packed with candied lemons, minerals, and spices. Projected maturity: now-2006. Importer: Wilson-Daniels, St. Helena, CA; tel (707) 963-9661.