The 2000 Macon-Villages (flower label) has a floral, smoky nose that leads to a light to medium-bodied personality. It has appealing richness, breadth, and liveliness to its tangy white fruit (hints of tropical fruits can also be detected) flavors. Drink it over the next 12 months. Bravo! to Georges Duboeuf for this impressive line-up of wines, and for the fact that he has remained true to his goal of delivering high quality at consumer friendly prices. Importers: William Deutsch and Sons, White Plains, NY; tel (914) 251-9463, and Winesellers Ltd., Skokie, IL; tel (847) 679-0121.

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