The massive, broad-shouldered, full-bodied, ripe Corton is medium-to-dark ruby-colored and exhibits a blackberry and toasty oak-laden nose. This structured, masculine, and tannic wine is filled with juicy cassis, cherries, blackberries, and dark raspberries that linger in its long finish. Projected maturity: 2002-2007. Bouchard's qualitative resurgence continues. It is extremely gratifying to see the efforts put forth by Joseph Henriot, this negociant's new owner and the talented duo of Misters Hervet and Prost, respectively the firm's director and wine-maker. Importer: Clicquot, Inc., New York, NY; tel (212) 888-7575.

Ripe and juicy, of medium body, this delivers layers of red berry and spice flavors. A good dose of fine-textured tannins gives structure. Lovely delicate fruit, but not very complex. Not as good as when tasted from barrel. Best after 2003. -PM