The 2000 Pernand-Vergelesses 1er Cru Ile de Vergelesses from Chandon de Briailles is a great success this year, wafting from the glass with a pretty bouquet of ripe cherry, cinnamon, squab and dark chocolate. On the palate, the wine is silky, supple and medium to full-bodied, with an expansive attack, melting tannins and a savory and quite penetrating finish. This is drinking beautifully and exemplifies the charm of the best 2000 red Burgundies.