The outstanding Puligny-Montrachet Les Perrieres has stone and mineral aromas as well as an intense, ripe, concentrated, medium-to-full body with great depth of fruit. Layers of chalk and pears are intermingled with traces of candied citrus fruits in this impressively endowed and well-crafted wine. Anticipated maturity: 2001-2006. Importer: Vineyard Brands, Birmingham, AL; tel (205) 980-8802.
Note: Vincent Girardin sells wines under the Baron de la Charriere label to European Cellars (Eric Solomon, tel (212) 924-4949). The wines marked with an asterisk (*) indicate that the same vineyard designation can be found through European Cellars, but the wine may not be the same as those listed here as Eric Solomon selects his barrels.