Readers fortunate (and wealthy!) enough to have acquired bottles of Domaine Jacques Prieur's 1995 Montrachet will be delighted to learn that it fulfills its extraordinary promise. Tasted recently, its allspice-dominated aromatics lead to a dense, full-bodied mouthful of dried honey, hints of caramel, liquid minerals, and creamed anise. This huge, thick, and massively concentrated wine is eminently drinkable, yet should easily hold for 6 or more years. Imported by William Deutsch and Sons, Armonk, NY; Tel. (914) 273-1221.

Elegant and silky in style, with fresh pear, apple and honeysuckle flavors that are crisp and lively. Picks up a complex smoky aftertaste that lingers on and on. Needs time.--Chardonnay Challenge. 150 cases made.??–JL??Region: France / Burgundy / Montrachet Select to Add