Fine ripe fruit here, with soft, sweet berries and surprisingly smooth tannins. The wine is rich, not heavyweight, but glorying in the opulence of Pinot Noir. The finish brings on the tannins again. ——R.V.(7/1/2010)—— 92

The largest of the premier crus of Vosne-Romanee can make complete wines, as in this example. It has ripe fruit, touched with juiciness, but it is the enveloping firm and full structure that gives the wine its special character. It has a range of sweet fruit flavors, allied to dark tannins, suggesting aging potential.——R.V.(12/31/2008)—— 93

The 2002 Vosne-Romanee Les Suchots sports a nose of dark cherries and spices. Medium-bodied, big, and lush, it is packed with copious quantities of seductive creamy black cherries intermingled with notes of mocha. This impressive wine has loads of depth and a long, suave finish. Anticipated maturity: 2007-2016. Importer: Clicquot, Inc., New York, NY; tel. (212) 888-7575