The 2009 St.-Joseph 420 Nuits reveals incredible minerality, coming across more like a 2010 than a 2009. Rich, concentrated and full-bodied, with abundant blue and black fruits, powdered rock and a chalky component from the granite soils, it should be forgotten for 5-6 years and drunk over the following two decades. I have always enjoyed Alain Paret's concentrated, full-bodied St.-Josephs, which never shortchange on richness, intensity or aging potential. All three of these 2009s will benefit from another 2-3 years of cellaring, which is somewhat unusual for this vintage. They possess major extraction, full-bodied personalities and plenty of density and richness. Importer: Robert Kacher Selections, New York City; tel. (212) 239-1275

The 2009 St.-Joseph 420 Nuits reveals incredible minerality, coming across more like a 2010 than a 2009. Rich, concentrated and full-bodied, with abundant blue and black fruits, powdered rock and a chalky component from the granite soils, it should be forgotten for 5-6 years and drunk over the following two decades. I have always enjoyed Alain Paret's concentrated, full-bodied St.-Josephs, which never shortchange on richness, intensity or aging potential. All three of these 2009s will benefit from another 2-3 years of cellaring, which is somewhat unusual for this vintage. They possess major extraction, full-bodied personalities and plenty of density and richness.Importer: Robert Kacher Selections, Washington, DC; tel. (202) 832-9083

Both of Alain Paret’s 2006 St.-Josephs are elegant, mid-weight, relatively soft wines. The 2006 St.-Joseph 420 Nuits is a perfumed, medium-bodied effort revealing slightly darker fruits and more loamy, earthy characteristics. Both wines should be consumed over the next 4-5 years. Importer: Serge Dore Selections, Chappaque, NY; tel. (914) 861-9206

Deep ruby/purple with notes of crushed rock, black currant, cherry, and some subtle oak, this wine is ripe, full-bodied, rich, and relatively luscious for a 2005. Drink it over the next 7-8 years. Importer: Robert Kacher Selections, Washington, DC; tel. (202) 832-9083