The dark-colored 1998 Nuits-St.-Georges Les Boudots boasts cafe au lait, mocha, and creamed cherry aromas. Medium-to-full-bodied and structured, it has outstanding focus, depth, and length. Hints of mint can be discerned in its red berry-dominated core of fruit. Anticipated maturity: now-2007.
Importers: Martine's Wines, Inc., San Rafael, CA; tel (415) 485-1800, and Paterno Imports, Chicago, IL; tel (847) 604-8900.